Geriatric Otolaryngology

Feb 25, 2013

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Geriatric Otolaryngology

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Geriatric Trauma

Trauma. Increased injury riskFallsCriminal acts. Head Injury. More prone, even from minor traumaIncreased ICP signs develop slowlyPatient may have forgotten injury. Cervical Injury. OsteoporosisIncreased injury risk with trivial accidentsArthritic changesNarrow spinal canalIncreased injury riskSudden movement may cause cord injury without fractureDecreased pain sensation may mask pain of fracture.

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Geriatric Imaging

Geriatrics. Branch of medicine dealing with aged and problems of agingGeriatric patients are persons over age 65Population is increasing . Radiographer's Role. Adapt procedures to accommodate disability and diseaseUnderstand physiology and pathology of agingBe aware of social, psychological, cognitive, and economics of aging.

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Geriatric Emergencies

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Geriatric Otolaryngology

Demographics. During the 20th century, the number of persons in the U.S. under 65 has tripled while the number of persons over 65 has increased 11x!1994 Census 1 in 8 Americans was elderlyCensus Bureau's middle projections estimate that the elderly population will more than double by 2050, 1 in 5

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GERIATRIC HEALTH

GERIATRIC HEALTH. Dr Navya N Assistant Professor Department of Community Medicine Yenepoya Medical College. Specific Learning Objectives. To enumerate the health problems of the elderly To understand the measures to prevent geriatric health problems

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Geriatric Care

Geriatric Care. JAMES VALLEY VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER. MYTHS. Elderly people are incompetent and incapable of making decisions or handling their own affairs. Most elderly live in nursing homes All elderly people live in poverty. Older people are lonely and unhappy

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Geriatric Otolaryngology

Introduction. Multiple diseases coexist in patientsElderly suffer from a unique set of illnessesUnusual symptoms common without symptoms such as pain and feverOtolaryngologists play vital role in prevention of illness. Biology of Aging. Wounds heal slowerRetarded fibroplasiaCollagen decreases w

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Geriatric Syndrome

Geriatric Syndrome. Dr. Rose Dinda Martini, SpPD. The Guinness Book of World Records  the fastest 100-year-old to run 100 meters . . SINDROM GERIATRI. Kumpulan gejala dan atau tanda klinis , dari satu atau lebih penyakit , yang sering dijumpai pada pasien geriatri . .

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Geriatric Gems

Geriatric Gems. Let’s start with the 5 vital signs in the elderly—T, P, R, BP, and weight. Temperature patterns in the elderly. Loss of diurnal variation Contributes to sleep problems—diurnal variation and melatonin secretion May not rise as rapidly with infections or as high

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Otolaryngology

16. Otolaryngology. Otolaryngology. The medical specialty that studies the anatomy and physiology of the ears, nose, mouth, and throat (ENT) and uses diagnostic tests, medical and surgical procedures, and drugs to treat ENT diseases. Figure 16-1 Ears, nose, and throat (ENT) system.

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Otolaryngology

Otolaryngology. School. Years of school: about 1-2 years Closest school for an otolaryngology is St. Matthews University. Doctors for Otolaryngology. Job Description.

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Assisting in Otolaryngology

Assisting in Otolaryngology. Chapter 37 Part II. Learning Objectives . Identify the structures and explain the functions of the external, middle, and internal ear. Describe the conditions that can lead to hearing loss, including conductive, neurogenic , and congenital hearing losses.

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GERIATRIC PEARLS

GERIATRIC PEARLS. GOOD NEWS. Medicine is getting better and we are living longer. BAD NEWS. Medicine is getting better and we are living longer. Thus the need for geriatric pearls. Pearl #1 - A Father's Wisdom.

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Laser application in Otolaryngology

Laser application in Otolaryngology. Babak Saedi Otolaryngologist Imam Khomeini hospital. Background. Maiman built the first laser in 1960. With synthetic ruby crystals, this laser produced electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength of 0.69 µm in the visible range of the spectrum.

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OTOLARYNGOLOGY TRAINING EXAMINATION

OTOLARYNGOLOGY TRAINING EXAMINATION. Robert H Miller, MD. PURPOSE OF OTE. Educational instrument to assist individuals and programs to evaluate their educational strengths and weaknesses

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Prophylactic Antibiotics in Otolaryngology

Prophylactic Antibiotics in Otolaryngology. Department of Otolaryngology University of Ottawa Grand Rounds January 7 th , 2008. James P. Bonaparte, MD, MSc PGY -2. Objectives. Review the basics of antibiotic prophylaxis in surgery

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Geriatric Pharmacology

Geriatric Pharmacology. Nafrialdi. Why Geriatrics Pharmacology is Important. Elderly population (> 65 yrs): Constitute 13% of total population, Purchase 33% of all prescription drugs Consume 40% of OTCs Thus, the elderly consume 3 times as much drugs as the younger population

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otolaryngology

Babak Saedi . MD Assistant professor of Tehran university. otolaryngology. Ear anatomy & physical examination. External ear Middle ear Internal ear. Ear Anatomy. http://www.earaces.com/anatomy.htm#Cross%20Section%20Of%20Ear. Normal TM. Malleus (short process and handle Cone of light

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Otolaryngology Email List| Otolaryngology Mailing List in USA/UK/CANADA

Would you be interested in reaching out to the entire Health Care Professionals across US? We are pioneers in providing Healthcare specialty marketing lists and Otolaryngology email list with a staff of over 100 researchers; Along with real-time data updating to produce the best and most complete source of Otolaryngology email list across the globe. You can fine-tune your healthcare campaign by selecting number of physicians, hospital type, number of beds, practice size and more. Pegasi Media Group can help you reach-out top Otolaryngology email list with your marketing and promotional messages. Our team understands the importance of healthcare marketing and we can help you maximize the results of your marketing dollars.

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Geriatric Otolaryngology

Geriatric Otolaryngology. Ravi Pachigolla, MD Byron Bailey, MD. Introduction. Multiple diseases coexist in patients Elderly suffer from a unique set of illnesses Unusual symptoms common without symptoms such as pain and fever Otolaryngologists play vital role in prevention of illness.

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Geriatric Rehabilitation

Geriatric Rehabilitation. What would be the most appropriate assistive device? 78 y/o F S/P (L) TKA w/ severe RA of hands, shoulders, knees Large based quad cane Crutches Two-wheel walker Forearm supports attached to a two-wheel walker Wheelchair. Hoenig H. JAGS, 1997 & GRS.

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