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A RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY
Author(s) -
Kiss George T.
Publication year - 1968
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1968.tb02689.x
Subject(s) - medicine , respiratory care , respiratory system , intensive care medicine , medical care , emergency medicine
A bstract There is great need for respiratory care programs in medical institutions for the elderly, for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Such a program in St. Joseph's Manor, Trumbull, Connecticut is described and some statistics are given for the first eleven months of operation. Detection of tuberculosis was much improved. The benefits were outstanding in the management of intercurrent respiratory difficulties.