Clinics in geriatric medicine
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Clin. Geriatr. Med. · Aug 2018
ReviewCommon Medication Management Approaches for Older Adults in the Emergency Department.
Adverse drug events (ADEs) can lead to emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. Many ADEs are preventable. ⋯ High-risk medications should be reviewed and potential drug-drug interactions should be discussed and avoided when possible. Programs, such as medication therapy management, or transitional care nursing may be helpful in preventing drug-drug interactions and use of potentially inappropriate medications.
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Older adults frequently present to the emergency department (ED) with pain, which is often underrecognized and undertreated. There is high variability of pain management and prescribing practices by ED providers. This article focuses on treatment of older adults in the ED who present with pain and addresses special considerations for this population. Social supports and follow-up must be considered in discharge treatment recommendations.