2011
Pulmonary Embolism in Older Patients
Mathur A, Sauler M, Pisani M. Pulmonary Embolism in Older Patients. Respiratory Medicine 2011, 133-153. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60761-727-3_7.ChaptersVenous thromboembolic diseaseDeep vein thrombosisPulmonary embolismThromboembolic diseaseComplications of treatmentMiddle-aged subjectsHospital deathOlder patientsVein thrombosisSignificant morbidityGeriatric populationRisk factorsMedical conditionsEmbolismPatientsDiseaseDiagnosisDeathAgeTreatmentMorbidityThrombosisComplicationsPathophysiologyMajor studies
2007
Mechanical Ventilation and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Older Patients
Siner JM, Pisani MA. Mechanical Ventilation and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Older Patients. Clinics In Chest Medicine 2007, 28: 783-791. PMID: 17967294, DOI: 10.1016/j.ccm.2007.08.008.BooksConceptsAcute respiratory distress syndromeRespiratory distress syndromeDistress syndromeMechanical ventilationAcute respiratory failureAcute lung injuryIntensive care unitUnited States agesRespiratory failureLung injuryOlder patientsCare unitFunctional outcomeIncidence rateRespiratory functionAge-specific changesElderly adultsPatient careRespiratory systemSyndromeStates agesAgeVentilationARDSPatients