Key result
Early aggressive resuscitation by anesthesiologists may improve outcomes in elderly patients with severe trauma.
Why the study?
The role and significance of anesthesiologists in caring for elderly patients with severe trauma requires examination based on recent evidence.
Does early aggressive resuscitation and medical management by anesthesiologists improve outcomes in elderly trauma patients?
Does early aggressive resuscitation and medical management by anesthesiologists improve outcomes in elderly trauma patients?
Anesthesiologists should actively participate in the early resuscitation and critical care management of elderly trauma patients to improve outcomes.
Supports early anesthesiologist involvement in elderly trauma resuscitation; leaves open need for prospective trials before practice change.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to examine recent evidence on the role and significance of anesthesiologists in caring for elderly patients suffering from severe trauma. RECENT FINDINGS: Recent findings suggest that early aggressive resuscitation and medical management interventions may lead to improved outcomes in elderly trauma patients. SUMMARY: Data suggest that anesthesiologists should actively participate in the resuscitation and critical care management of patients soon after they have suffered significant trauma. Further research is needed to delineate specific areas of focus and intervention to allow for optimal care and outcomes.
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Deiner et al. (2004) conducted a review in Severe trauma in elderly patients. Early aggressive resuscitation and medical management by anesthesiologists was evaluated on Outcomes in elderly trauma patients. Early aggressive resuscitation and medical management by anesthesiologists may lead to improved outcomes in elderly patients suffering from severe trauma.
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