Examine the special considerations for administering anaesthesia to elderly patients, including age-related changes in physiology, comorbidities, and potential complications in the geriatric population.
Geriatric Anaesthesia Introduction Geriatric anaesthesia refers to the specialized care and management of elderly patients undergoing surgery. Challenges in Geriatric Anaesthesia Reduced physiological reserve and organ function in elderly patients. Increased prevalence of comorbidities like heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Altered pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in the elder...…
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