Geriatric Emergencies
Geriatric emergencies are sudden illnesses that affect older people, typically those who are 65 years of age and older. Several things, such as illnesses, injuries, or problems with medications, might result in these emergencies. This session could cover the latest research and developments in emergency preparedness for geriatric patients, including disaster planning, emergency communication strategies, and other aspects of emergency management for the geriatric population.
- Falls in older adults
- Cardiovascular emergencies in older adults
- Respiratory emergencies in older adults
- Neurological emergencies in older adults
- Medication-related emergencies in older adults
- End-of-life care in older adults