Geriatrische Notfälle

Zusammenfassung

Trotz höherer Morbidität und Mortalität ist eine initial aggressive Therapie bei geriatrischen Notfallpatienten gerechtfertigt. Dieser Beitrag beschäftigt sich mit den wichtigsten Problemen geriatrischer Notfallmedizin und gibt hierfür praktische Tipps. Außerdem werden physiologische Besonderheiten des Alterns, besondere Verletzungsmuster und Krankheitspräsentation, Untertriage, Polypharmazie und Komorbiditäten abgehandelt.

Abstract

An initial aggressive management strategy is appropriate in geriatric emergencies, despite higher morbidity and mortality. This review presents some of the problems and pitfalls and offers practical management tips for geriatric emergency care. Physiological changes of ageing, unique patterns of injury and disease presentation, as well as undertriage, polypharmacy and comorbidities are discussed.

Schlüsselwörter

ältere Notfallpatienten - geriatrische Notfallmedizin - unspezifisch - atypisch - Verletzungsmuster

Keywords

elderly - pre-hospital management - emergency care - non-specific - pattern of injury

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