Handbook on geriatric emergency medicine released
A new handbook on geriatric emergency medicine has been released in Chennai to improve care for the elderly. Experts emphasized that early diagnosis and management are critical for the recovery of elderly patients in intensive care.
Why it matters
As the elderly population grows, specialized emergency medical protocols are essential for reducing mortality rates in acute care settings.
A handbook on geriatric emergency medicine, written by emergency medicine specialist Sai Surendar, was released at the National Centre of Ageing, Guindy, on Sunday. The book was launched by V.S. Natarajan, senior geriatrician.
Dr. Natarajan said more than 70% of patients admitted to intensive care units were elderly and stressed that early diagnosis and appropriate immediate management could help them recover completely from acute illnesses.
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