1350 Introduction

1350 Generational Considerations

1351 Communication and Older Adults

1351 Communication Techniques

1352 Common Complaints and the Leading Causes of Death in Older People

1352 Changes in the Body

1353 Changes in the Respiratory System

1353 Anatomy and Physiology

1353 Pathophysiology

1354 Changes in the Cardiovascular System

1354 Anatomy and Physiology

1354 Pathophysiology

1357 Changes in the Nervous System

1357 Anatomy and Physiology

1358 Pathophysiology

1360 Changes in the Gastrointestinal System

1360 Anatomy and Physiology

1360 Pathophysiology

1362 Changes in the Renal System

1362 Anatomy and Physiology

1362 Pathophysiology

1363 Changes in the Endocrine System

1363 Anatomy and Physiology

1363 Pathophysiology

1363 Changes in the Immune System

1364 Changes in the Musculoskeletal System

1364 Anatomy and Physiology

1364 Pathophysiology

1365 Changes in Skin

1365 Toxicology

1367 Behavioral Emergencies

1367 Depression

1367 Suicide

1368 The GEMS Diamond

1368 Special Considerations in Assessing a Geriatric Medical Patient

1369 Scene Size-up

1370 Primary Assessment

1371 History Taking

1372 Secondary Assessment

1372 Reassessment

1374 Trauma and Geriatric Patients

1374 Anatomic Changes and Fractures

1375 Environmental Injury

1375 Special Considerations in Assessing Geriatric Trauma Patients

1375 Scene Size-up

1376 Primary Assessment

1376 History Taking

1377 Secondary Assessment

1377 Reassessment

1378 Assessment of Falls

1379 Response to Nursing and Skilled Care Facilities

1380 Dying Patients

1380 Advance Directives

1381 Elder Abuse and Neglect

1382 Assessment of Elder Abuse

1383 Signs of Physical Abuse