ABSTRACT
There have been several reports (e.g. NCEPOD’s 2010 report on ‘Elective and Emergency Surgery in the Elderly’) that have highlighted that elderly patients are receiving substandard peri-operative care, which is resulting in increased morbidity and mortality. In response to this, the AAGBI updated their guidelines on the ‘Peri-operative Care of the Elderly’ in 2014, and this chapter highlights the key recommendations. The pathophysiology of ageing is covered in Study Guide 1, Chapter 40 .
