Geriatric anesthesia

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Geriatric Anesthesia

Geriatric anesthesia (pronunciation: /dʒɛrɪˈætrɪk ænɪsˈθiːziə/) is a branch of anesthesia that specializes in the anesthetic management of elderly patients. The term is derived from the Greek words geron meaning "old man" and iatros meaning "healer", combined with the word anesthesia which is derived from the Greek words an meaning "without" and aisthēsis meaning "sensation".

Definition

Geriatric anesthesia is the practice of administering anesthesia to patients who are in the geriatric population, typically those who are 65 years of age or older. This specialty is important due to the unique physiological and pharmacological considerations that must be taken into account when providing anesthesia to this population.

History

The field of geriatric anesthesia has evolved significantly over the past few decades. As the population ages, the need for specialized care for elderly patients has increased. This has led to advancements in the understanding of the physiological changes that occur with aging and how these changes affect the body's response to anesthesia.

Related Terms

  • Anesthesia: A state of controlled, temporary loss of sensation or awareness that is induced for medical purposes.
  • Geriatrics: A specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people.
  • Pharmacology: The branch of medicine that deals with the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs.
  • Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.

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