Tech in Surgery Prep / Unit 15 TSC 366 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Older Adults
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The idea
Older adults are more vulnerable to complications in surgery because of age-related changes and multiple health conditions.
In practice
The textbooks note reduced heart and lung reserve, slower drug metabolism, more medications, fragile skin, temperature sensitivity and a higher risk of delirium after surgery.
Where people slip
Gentle handling, careful padding and warming matter even more for older patients.
Your place on the trail
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