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Current Geriatrics Reports
Published in: Current Geriatrics Reports 3/2019

01-09-2019 | Central Nervous System Trauma | Surgical Care (F Luchette and R Gonzalez, Section Editors)

The Role of Palliative Care in the Elderly Surgical ICU Patient

Authors: Joseph Stirparo, Robert D. Barraco

Published in: Current Geriatrics Reports | Issue 3/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Management of geriatric trauma patients is a multidisciplinary effort. The purpose of this paper is to review recent literature and further elucidate the role of palliative care in the geriatric trauma patient population.

Recent Findings

Recognition of the resources provided by palliative care continues to increase. Adoption of early consultations may improve both patient and family experiences especially in end-of-life situations.

Summary

Early identification of at risk patients allows for proper utilization of consultative resources. Palliative care has several defined roles in the elderly trauma population which include end-of-life decision-making, spiritual support, family support, and symptom management. Integration of palliative care into the multidisciplinary team caring for geriatric trauma patients should be undertaken.
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Metadata
Title
The Role of Palliative Care in the Elderly Surgical ICU Patient
Authors
Joseph Stirparo
Robert D. Barraco
Publication date
01-09-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Current Geriatrics Reports / Issue 3/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2196-7865
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13670-019-00286-6

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