Introduction. Medications are a fundamental part of the treatment of multiple pathologies. However, despite their benefits, some are considered potentially inappropriate medications for older people given their safety profile. Epidemiological data differences related to potentially inappropriate medicati...
Background: The elderly people have high morbimortality associated with respiratory disorders, in addition to the presence of other safety risk factors, such as the use of potentially inappropriate medication and the occurrence of drug interactions. Objective: Consideri...
Objetivo: Relatar a experiência de uma estratégia implementada para aumentar a segurança na administração dos medicamentos potencialmente perigosos preconizados na intubação de sequência rápida dos pacientes com COVID-19. Materiais e Métodos: Estudo descritivo do tipo relato de experiência, an...
Abstract Introduction: improper use of medication is becoming more frequent and can cause physical or physiological damage. Objective: to determine the frequency of potentially inappropriate prescriptions of cardiovascular drugs according to Beers' criteria in a population of colombian patients. Met...
Objetivo: Análisis de las prescripciones potencialmente inapropiadas en un servicio de medicina interna según los criterios de Beers. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio de único centro, transversal, en pacientes de consulta externa, hospitalización y emergencia del servicio de Medicina Interna del Hosp...
Background: Geriatric patients represent a major challenge for appropriate prescription because they have significant changes in vital areas, multiple comorbidities among other things that encourage their fragility. In light of current evidence, the number of prescription errors increases with age and wi...
