{"id":115,"date":"2022-12-19T15:42:21","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T15:42:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/perioperative1003.slc-courses.ca\/?p=115"},"modified":"2023-01-04T12:45:14","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T12:45:14","slug":"module-1-c-considerations-when-caring-for-geriatric-patients-in-the-or","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perioperative1003.slc-courses.ca\/?p=115","title":{"rendered":"Module 1: C. Considerations when Caring for Geriatric Patients in the OR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Considerations when Caring for Geriatric Patients in the OR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The baby boom population began to turn 65 in 2011. That means that in 2022, the baby boomer generation is in their mid 70s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although there have been many improvements in technology and medicine, age remains a significant risk factor within surgical care. Pre-operative assessment and workup is vital in the geriatric population to ensure best outcomes. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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When evaluating a geriatric patient for surgery, it is important to consider <\/a>numerous<\/a> factors. Click on the links below to learn more:<\/p>\n\n\n