Abstract
Due to the aging population, the number of elderly patients taking advantage of healthcare services is increasing. A general physical decline of all organ systems and a high frequency of chronic disease accompanying aging.Comorbidity and polypharmacy are therefore common in the elderly. Hence, the administration of general anesthesia to the elderly can be a very challenging task. This paper aims to highlight some of the important issues presented to the elderly undergoing surgery and to suggest some strategies for management.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Minerva Anestesiologica |
| Volume | 76 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| Pages (from-to) | 745-52 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISSN | 0375-9393 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2010 |