CRJIM (Clinical and Research Journal in Internal Medicine)
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Volume 5 No 1, May 2024

A Comprehensive Management of Geriatric Syndrome in Level Two Health Facilities: Comprehensive Management of Geriatric Syndrome in Level Two Health Facilities

Endah, Felia (Unknown)
Ningrum, Putu (Unknown)
Lusiana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 May 2024

Abstract

Background: The elderly population is increasing every year, especially in developing countries. Geriatric syndrome is a condition where there is a disturbance in the multifactorial system in the elderly due to decreased function. Case: Woman, 85 years old, came with the main complaint of weakness, accompanied by not wanting to eat and drink since 3 days. The patient could not sleep for 2 days, coughed up phlegm since 1 month ago, accompanied by shortness of breath. One week ago the patient complained of liquid bowel movements accompanied by mucus and dregs. The patient has a history of high blood pressure and was diagnosed with stage III heart failure. From physical examination, GCS E4V4M5, blood pressure 130/80, pulse 72x/m, respiration 20x/m, temperature 37 C, oxygen saturation 94%, anemic conjunctiva, rhonchi in both lung fields, epigastric tenderness, non-pitting upper leg edema. Laboratory examination, Hb 8.0 gr/dL on the second day to 6.7 gr/dL, LED 72 mm/hour. AP chest photo shows consolidation in the middle zone of the right lung and left lower zone, increased vascular pattern with chepalization, CTR 72%. The patient was given initial management of 40 mg omeprazole injection and 4 mg ondansetron. Discussion and conclusion: Based on the results of the anamnesis, physical examination, and support examination, the patient's complaints constitute a geriatric syndrome. The management provided includes medical management to deal with systemic complaints as well as educating the family about the patient's condition. Keywords: Elderly, geriatric syndrome

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crjim

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Education Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Other

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Clinical and Research Journal in Internal Medicine is the official open access journal of Internal Medicine Research Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia. It publishes articles two times per year. It is a peer reviewed publication of ...