Invasive Treatments in the Geriatric Patient: Considerations for Initiation and Care

Synopsis

Discusses guidelines for nursing care and initiation of invasive treatments such as feeding tubes (N/G, gastrostomy, PEG), intravenous lines and oxygen therapy. Addresses the rasons for possible interference with treatment as well as the individualised patient assessment as an important tool in clinical restraints. Discusses ethical issues regarding the benefits and burdens of invasive treatments, and examines alternative treatments such as preventative techniques, giving attention to physical and psychosocial comfort as well as the prompt treatment of undnerlying medical conditions.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £75.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

geriatric medicine; old people

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution