Adelman R D, Berger J T, Macina L O
Division of Geriatrics, Winthrop-University Hospital, United Presbyterian Residence, Long Island, New York.
Clin Geriatr Med. 1994 Feb;10(1):19-30.
Approximately one-half of all patients admitted to the intensive care unit are over the age of 65, even though elderly people comprise about 12% of the population. This article defines the special needs of the geriatric patient within the critical care setting. Developing an approach to the care of critically ill geriatric patients based on knowledge of their medical and psychosocial needs is discussed.
尽管老年人约占总人口的12%，但重症监护病房收治的患者中约有一半年龄在65岁以上。本文阐述了重症监护环境下老年患者的特殊需求。文中还讨论了如何基于对重症老年患者医疗和心理社会需求的了解，制定相应的护理方法。
