Surgical, metabolic, and managerial approach in geriatric abdominal trauma: a systematic analysis on damage control, neuroendocrine response, and continuity of care in long-term institutions
Surgical, metabolic, and managerial approach in geriatric abdominal trauma: a systematic analysis on damage control, neuroendocrine response, and continuity of care in long-term institutions
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Geriatric Trauma. Damage Control Surgery. Surgical Metabolism. LTC. Health Management.Abstract
Global population aging and the consequent shift in the epidemiological profile of trauma pose unprecedented challenges to healthcare systems, requiring a restructuring of care protocols for elderly patients suffering from abdominal trauma. This scientific article proposes an exhaustive, technical, and integrative analysis on the application of Damage Control Surgery principles adapted to the physiology of senescence, as well as the critical management of the transition of care to Long-Term Care Institutions (LTC). The methodology is based on a systematic and critical bibliographic review, correlating Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) guidelines, surgical metabolism studies, and health management theories. The study is structured into seven high-density thematic axes, exploring everything from the molecular biology of hemorrhagic shock to rehabilitation protocols and risk management in institutional environments. The results indicate that survival and functional recovery depend on precise surgical intervention, early intensive support, and continued management focused on preventing frailty syndrome. It is concluded that the integration between high-complexity surgery and institutional geriatrics is the new paradigm for reducing morbidity and mortality.
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