Geriatrics: Special Topics

Geriatrics: Special Topics — Expert Level Reference

How it begins

Un análisis exhaustivo y de nivel experto sobre los síndromes geriátricos, la fisiopatología del envejecimiento, la Valoración Geriátrica Integral (VGI), el manejo avanzado de la polifarmacia, delirium, fragilidad, sarcopenia y las particularidades ético-legales en el paciente anciano.

What it covers

1. Physiology of Aging and Homeostenosis
2. · Cellular and Molecular Basis: The "Hallmarks of Aging"
3. · Physiological Changes by Systems: The Substrate of the Disease
4. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (VGI)
5. · The Four Spheres of the VGI
6. Atypical Presentation of Diseases
7. · Mechanisms of Atypical Presentation
8. · Clinical Prototypes with Atypical Presentation
9. Frailty and Sarcopenia Syndrome
10. · Diagnosis of Frailty: Clinical Models
11. · Sarcopenia: Skeletal Muscle Disease
12. Polypharmacy, Pharmacokinetics and Inappropriate Prescription
13. · Pharmacokinetic (PK) and Pharmacodynamic (PD) Alterations in Aging
14. · Optimization Tools: STOPP/START and Beers Criteria
15. Delirium (Acute Confusional Syndrome)
16. · Pathophysiology: The Theory of Neuroinflammation and Networks
17. · Diagnosis: CAM (Confusion Assessment Method) Criteria
18. · Prevention and Treatment: Multicomponent Protocols
19. Falls and Gait Disorders
20. · Biomechanics of Senile Gait and Risk Factors
21. · Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with Falls
22. Urinary and Fecal Incontinence
23. · Transitory Urinary Incontinence (DIAPPERS Mnemonic Rule)
24. · Established Urinary Incontinence: Pathophysiology and Management
25. Pressure Ulcers (PU) and Tissue Damage
26. · Risk Assessment: Braden Scale
27. · Scientific Staging of PUs (NPIAP, 2016 Update)
28. · Advanced Management: The T.I.M.E Conceptual Framework.
29. Dementias and Psychological and Behavioral Symptoms (SPCD)
30. · SPCD Spectrum and D.I.C.E Protocol.
31. · Pharmacological Management of SPCD: The Double-Edged Razor
32. Nutrition, Anorexia of Aging and Cachexia
33. · Pathophysiology: Anorexia of Aging vs. Cachexia
34. · Nutritional Assessment and Refeeding Syndrome
35. Gerontological Palliative Care and End of Life
36. · Definition of Terminality in Non-Oncological Pathology
37. · Symptomatic Management in Agony (Last days of life)
38. Abuse, Negligence and Ethical-Legal Aspects
39. · Typology and Red Flags
40. · Competence, Capacity and Vital Orders