9. GERIATRICS SINDROMS

The concept of geriatric syndrome is relatively recent, as this terminology was first used in the late 60s. At first, under the name of geriatric syndromes referred to features that had more frequently the elderly hospitalized in Geriatrics, compared to other services₁.

Currently, this term is used to refer to a set of tables, caused by the combination of a number of diseases that reach a large prevalence in the elderly, and are common origin or social functional disability₁.

The major geriatric syndromes, also known as the 4 giants of Geriatrics, include immobility, instability, falls, urinary incontinence and cognitive impairment_1.

The common characteristics are: high frequency, after his appearance all have an impaired quality of life, treatment is adequate, and all are preventable, and finally His diagnostic and therapeutic approach requires comprehensive assessment, interdisciplinary approach and correct use of the levels of care.

In geriatric disease processes, symptoms does not appear clearly as we have seen. However there are a number of recurring symptoms in various diseases, although not known for being itself and / or specifies the population.

In my opinion the pain is a manifestation and a symptom associated with many pathologies, and one of the most typical. Nursing plays a fundamental role. We should know to value and identify.

The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as "an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage"₂.

The best scale for study to pain is EVA.

There are many types of pain, but they all have one thing in common when you are in pain your body is affected, it is a symptom, not something you can see. qeu I think you lose your appetite, being tired, or not urinating, but the pain affects everything. They take the win, and just feel like you bust. Therefore, we need to know value it, and pay attention. It is the only way to detect and cure.

Bibliography:

1. Gómez. A, Adela. Emilia. Grandes síndromes geriátricos. Elsevier [Revisado en: 7 de mayo del 2013]. Disponible en: http://www.elsevierciencia.com/es/revista/farmacia-profesional-3/articulo/grandes-sindromes-geriatricos-13076255

2. IASP. Pain. Internacional Association for the study of pain. [Revisado el 12 de mayo del 2013]. Disponible en: http://www.iasp.ws/