Tag Archives: Pharmacology

High Risk Medications and Adverse Drug Events

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA

Adverse drug events (ADEs) are a major problem among older adults who present to the Emergency Department. ADEs come in 5 types. 1 in 6 hospitalizations among older adults involves an ADE, and half of the hospitalizations for ADEs are … Continue reading →

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Diagnosing and Managing Delirium in Older Adults

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Christina Shenvi, MD, PhD, MBA

Welcome to GEMCAST! In this inaugural episode, first published 09/2015, Kevin Biese talks us through some practical tips for preventing, identifying, and managing delirium in older adults in the Emergency Department.Delirium is incredibly common among older adults in the ED, … Continue reading →

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