Female Geriatric Patients
- Authors: Andrea Villa1, Anil Bhatnagar2, Bharathi Gourkanti3
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View Affiliations Hide Affiliations1 Department of Anesthesiology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Cooper University Health Care, Camden, NJ, USA 2 Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, NJ, USA 3 Department of Anesthesiology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Cooper University Health Care, Camden, NJ, USA
- Source: Geriatric Anesthesia: A Practical Guide , pp 324-339
- Publication Date: April 2024
- Language: English
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Men and women are created equal, but there are some biological differences between the two sexes that should be considered in the perioperative period to provide safe and equitable care. This chapter highlights specific anatomical differences between men and women and discusses conditions by system that are more prevalent among female geriatric patients. Plus, it briefly discusses particular sex differences in the pharmacokinetics of some drugs.
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9789815238884
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9789815238877
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