Geriatrics Emergencies

About Geriatrics Emergencies

Geriatrics Emergencies is a rapid-access clinical reference tool designed for doctors managing older adults in the emergency department. Built by a practising clinician and referenced to the BGS Silver Book II, GED Guidelines 2.0, NICE, and ACEP 2025.

Older adults present atypically — always consider geriatric syndromes, frailty, and polypharmacy in every emergency assessment.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Delirium — 4AT, CAM, prevention, pharmacological management
- Falls & Syncope — TUG, SPPB, tilt table, ECG, high-risk features
- Sepsis in the Elderly — qSOFA, atypical presentations, bundles
- AKI & Electrolytes — KDIGO, hyponatraemia, hyperkalaemia
- Chest Pain & ACS — Atypical presentations, GRACE, troponin
- Breathlessness — PE, APO, COPD, NIV
- Stroke & TIA — FAST, NIHSS, thrombolysis
- Acute Abdomen — Atypical features, obstruction, ischaemia
- Medication Emergencies — Toxicity, interactions, STOPP criteria
- Trauma & Hip Fracture — NOF, anticoagulation, fragility
- End of Life in ED — ReSPECT, DNACPR, goals of care
- Calculators — 4AT, CrCl, HEART score

FEATURES:
- Interactive calculators including 4AT Delirium Screen
- Every topic cites its source guideline — tap to open
- Adjustable font size for use at the bedside
- Works fully offline
- One-time purchase — no subscription

Designed for Foundation doctors, Core Medical Trainees, Emergency Medicine and Geriatric Medicine trainees working in UK hospitals.

For licensed healthcare professionals only. All content is a reference aid — always verify against your local guidelines and use clinical judgement.