2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-521. An Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Geriatric Co-Care Model Reduces Time to Initiation of Post-operative Oral Narcotic Pain Regiment in Elderly Patients Undergoing Deformity Correction Surgery

521. An Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery-Geriatric Co-Care Model Reduces Time to Initiation of Post-operative Oral Narcotic Pain Regiment in Elderly Patients Undergoing Deformity Correction Surgery

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In this video, Dr. Odagwa presents a study on a geriatric neurosurgical care model that aims to improve outcomes for elderly patients undergoing deformity correction surgery. The model involves identifying high-risk patients, mitigating complications through a multidisciplinary approach, and providing postoperative care with various specialists. The study found that transitioning patients to an oral pain regimen within 24 hours reduced complications such as immobility-related issues and prolonged length of hospital stay. The model also resulted in earlier ambulation, shorter hospital stays, and a higher rate of patients being discharged home. The study suggests that managing elderly patients in a multidisciplinary fashion can be beneficial. No credits were mentioned in the video transcript.

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Owoicho Adogwa, MD

Keywords

geriatric neurosurgical care model

elderly patients

deformity correction surgery

multidisciplinary approach

postoperative care