Clinical medicine (London, England)
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Pain is common among older people. However, it remains underrecognised and under-treated. ⋯ Addressing their pain requires a different approach compared to a younger person because there is usually concomitant frailty, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, sensory deficits and cognitive impairment. This review will summarise a comprehensive approach to pain management in the older person.
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Physiological changes that occur during ageing can affect the incidence, experience and treatment of pain in older adults. This article reviews these physiological changes and how they can affect the best approach to management.
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Hyperglycaemia is related to poorer outcomes among hospital inpatients. We investigated the impact of hyperglycaemia at admission on length of hospital stay, readmission rate and mortality rate. ⋯ Hyperglycaemia is an important prognostic marker and may indicate a more severe illness. These patients should be highlighted for a greater level of care.