Autophagia in a Patient with Dementia and Hemineglect: A Case Report
Introduction: Patients living with dementia as well as patients with neurological deficits are at significant risk for injury from multiple sources. Injuries may include falls, neglect, and, in some cases, self-injury. These patients require significant observation and closely monitored care. Case R...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eScholarship Publishing, University of California
2024-08-01
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| Series: | Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine |
| Online Access: | https://escholarship.org/uc/item/6349353s |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Patients living with dementia as well as patients with neurological deficits are at significant risk for injury from multiple sources. Injuries may include falls, neglect, and, in some cases, self-injury. These patients require significant observation and closely monitored care. Case Report: A 90-year-old man presented to a suburban emergency department (ED) by his family, who cared for him at home. The following case report describes a patient with dementia, hemineglect, and bruxism from a previous stroke who suffered a self-induced, partial amputation of his own thumb on the neglected side of his body. Conclusion: Patients with dementia and neurologic deficits present frequently in the ED. These patients are at considerable risk of self-injury. The emergency physician should maintain vigilance in both screening for injuries and being aware of these risks when planning living arrangements after disposition from the ED. |
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| ISSN: | 2474-252X |