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The aging client: a perioperative approach.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8054947     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Current research regarding the elderly clearly shows that a surgical intervention can successfully be performed on elderly patients with only a moderate increase in surgical mortality. Elderly clients require a thorough preoperative assessment by the health care team in order to facilitate a positive perioperative course. The elderly patient is at high risk for infection. Implementation of preventive actions, such as perioperative skin preparation, can effect wound healing in the elderly.
Authors:
J Horner
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in perioperative nursing     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1056-8670     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin Perioper Nurs     Publication Date:  1993 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-09-15     Completed Date:  1994-09-15     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9206988     Medline TA:  Semin Perioper Nurs     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  226-30     Citation Subset:  N    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aging / physiology*
Humans
Operating Room Nursing
Preoperative Care / standards*
Risk Factors
Surgical Wound Infection / prevention & control
Wound Healing*

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