Challenges in Acute Geriatric Care

201 Pages·2009·3.79 MB·English

by  Jochanan E. Naschitz

Geriatrics, Gerontology and Elderly Issues Series

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HALLENGES IN CUTE
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Challenges in Acute Geriatric Care
Jochanan E. Naschitz
2009. ISBN 978-1-60741-309-7
Geriatrics, Gerontology and Elderly Issues Series

C A
HALLENGES IN CUTE
GERIATRIC CARE

JOCHANAN E. NASCHITZ
EDITOR

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Challenges in acute geriatric care / [edited by] Jochanan E. Naschitz.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-60876-403-7 (E-Book)
1. Geriatrics. 2. Geriatrics--Case studies. I. Naschitz, Jochanan E. [DNLM: 1. Geriatrics. 2. Chronic
Disease--therapy. 3. Physician-Patient Relations. 4. Signs and Symptoms. WT 100 C4373 2009]
RC952.5.C43 2009 618.97--dc22
2009006346

Published by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (cid:212) New York
Dedication

To Vera, the better self of mine

Contents

Preface ix
Chapter I Hypertension Management in Acute Geriatric Care 1
Jochanan E. Naschitz
Chapter II Syncope in the Elderly -
Focus on Orthostatic Hypotension 19
Jochanan E. Naschitz
Chapter III Normotensive Shock in the Elderly 39
Jochanan E. Naschitz
Chapter IV Diabetes Management in Acute Geriatric Care 57
Jochanan E. Naschitz
Chapter V Postprandial Syndrome in the Elderly 71
Jochanan E. Naschitz
Chapter VI Management of Sepsis 83
Jochanan E. Naschitz and Alona Paz
Chapter VII Erysipelas, Cellulitis and Mimickers 107
Jochanan E. Naschitz and Akiva Trattner
Chapter VIII Cutaneous Eruptions 127
Jochanan E. Naschitz and Akiva Trattner
Chapter IX Atypical Skin Ulcers 143
Jochanan E. Naschitz and Akiva Trattner
Chapter X Acute Orthopedics 157
Ruben Lenger
Index 169