Why are geriatric patients generally at greater risk of local anesthetic toxicity?
What will be an ideal response?
Geriatric patients generally metabolize drugs at a slower rate. In addition, they often have underlying complicating medical conditions, or take other medications that may have an effect on drug metabolism or clearance. For example, propranolol (InderalTM), a beta-adrenergic blocker, can reduce both hepatic blood flow and renal clearance.
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You suspect that an unhelmeted climber who struck his head during a fall may have a basilar skull fracture. As you conduct your assessment, which of the following findings reinforces this suspicion?
a. Blood coming from both ears b. Dilation and sluggish response to light of the right pupil c. Clear fluid coming from the right ear and left nostril d. Paralysis of the left arm and left leg