Dr. Sandy Schneider and I discuss a new toll released by ACEP for assessing and managing older adults with agitation and confusion. See the full show notes at www.gempodcast.com.

The tool is available at www.acep.org/adept

Maura Kennedy discusses a recent paper on orthostatic vital signs. The conclusions may surprise you! See www.gempodcast.com for more info and the paper reference.

Sergey Motov discusses his recent paper on subdissociative ketamine in older adults. See www.gempodcast.com for more info and the full reference.

Mary Mulcare and I talk about how to diagnose and treat UTIs, the dangers of catheters, and how to protocolize catheter reduction. See https://gempodcast.com/2018/02/02/utis-in-older-adults/ for show notes, more info, and references.

Zara Cooper is an acute care and trauma surgeon at the Brigham and Women's hospital.

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Chris Carpenter discusses the new ACEP accreditation of Geriatric EDs and what your ED would need to do to become accredited.

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David Silfen, an EMS provider describes a program he has helped initiate to intervene with older adults who have a high falls risk.

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Dr. Alisha Benner discusses tips for palliative care in the ED.

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Ophthalmologist Dr. Bryan Hong continues to discuss his approach to some of the common eye emergencies that bring older adults to the Emergency Department.

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Ophthalmologist Dr. Bryan Hong talks about his approach to some of the common eye emergencies that bring older adults to the Emergency Department.

see www.gempodcast.com for show notes and information and to leave comments.

This podcast uses sounds from freesound.org by Jobro and HerbertBoland.

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