The physiological basis of geriatric general anaesthesia

The physiological basis of geriatric general anaesthesia

There is a decline in most physiological functions with age, independent of disease. The effect of geriatric physiology on anaesthetic drug administration is briefly reviewed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Anaesthesia and intensive care 1973-05, Vol.1 (4), p.319-322
1. Verfasser: Evans, T I
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Aging
Anesthesia, General
Blood Circulation Time
Body Fluids
Body Temperature Regulation
Cardiac Output
Digestion
Geriatrics
Humans
Kidney - physiology
Lung - physiology
Motor Neurons - physiology
Nervous System Physiological Phenomena
Pulse
Regional Blood Flow
Respiration
Spirometry
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Zusammenfassung:There is a decline in most physiological functions with age, independent of disease. The effect of geriatric physiology on anaesthetic drug administration is briefly reviewed.
ISSN:0310-057X
1448-0271
DOI:10.1177/0310057x7300100411