SMJ articles in the category "elderly patients"

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Efficacy of Early Clinical Evaluation in Predicting Direct Home Discharge of Elderly Patients After Hospitalization in Internal Medicine

Objectives: Early evaluation of direct home discharge (DHD) after hospitalization of elderly patients is important to organize discharge planning quickly. Many scores, scales, and indices have been developed to improve discharge planning. Is clinical judgment better than functional status, comorbidity, or cognitive function scales in predicting DHD of elderly patients…

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Percutaneous Cholecystostomy Without Interval Cholecystectomy as Definitive Treatment of Acute Cholecystitis in Elderly and Critically Ill Patients

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous cholecystostomy without interval cholecystectomy as definitive treatment for acute cholecystitis in elderly or critically ill patients with various coexisting diseases who were unfit for surgery under general anesthesia. Design: Between July 2004 and June 2006,…

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Comparison of Propofol and Sevoflurane for Laryngeal Mask Airway Insertion in Elderly Patients

Background: Sevoflurane and propofol have been widely used for anesthesia induction. This study compared the efficacies of sevoflurane and propofol inductions for laryngeal mask airway (LMA) insertion in elderly patients. Methods: Ninety patients, aged 60 or more, received anesthesia induction with propofol and with sevoflurane 8% using the vital capacity…

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