Revista de enfermería comunitaria y de salud pública

Abstracto

Critical Care for Older Adults: Unique Considerations and Challenges

Charlotte Gomez

As the population continues to age, there has been a significant increase in the number of older adults who require critical care. Older adults have unique physiological, cognitive, and functional changes that can affect their response to critical illness and medical interventions. This article will explore the unique considerations and challenges associated with providing critical care to older adults.