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Recognize and Respond to Geriatric Emergencies
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Older adult emergencies can strike at any time, making it crucial for individuals to understand how to recognize and respond to them. From heart attacks and strokes to falls and fractures, the elderly may face various emergencies. Understanding the management and challenges of older adults' emergencies is essential in providing appropriate and effective care. Additionally, healthcare providers must acknowledge specific considerations when treating geriatric emergencies, such as advance directives and goals of care. By being aware of these factors and understanding how to respond appropriately, healthcare providers can help ensure that older adult patients receive the optimal care and attention they need in emergency situations.
Douglas Stephens, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC
Douglas Stephens, DNP, CRNP, ACNP-BC, is an associate professor in the graduate program at Jacksonville State University. He is the lead faculty for the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track and is nationally certified as an adult acute care nurse practitioner, with clinical practice experience in critical care medicine. He continues to pursue opportunities to improve patient outcomes for imminent declining patients, using ACLS evidence in all patient populations.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Douglas Stephens has employment relationships with Birmingham Hospital and Jacksonville State University. He receives a speaking honorarium from 小蝌蚪视频. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Douglas Stephens is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.