EM Quick Hits 62 Optimizing RSI Medication Timing, ED Boarding of Older Patients, Prolonged Tourniquet Use, Rural Peer Support Programs, ECG Reciprocal Changes, Nutrition Tips for Shift Workers
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Optimizing Emergency Care for Older Adults
This chapter focuses on the challenges faced by older patients in emergency departments, particularly the effects of prolonged boarding. The speakers highlight the risks of delirium, malnutrition, and the importance of systemic solutions to improve geriatric care. They discuss innovative strategies such as tailored triage protocols and community-based funding models that enhance patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
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