Index S

Sadness: Sec. 4, Ch. 61

Safety

for fall prevention: Sec. 2, Ch. 11

home: (see also Home, safety of)

Saliva: Sec. 3, Ch. 39

production of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

     aging-related changes in: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     drug-assisted: Sec. 3, Ch. 39

Salivary glands

blockage of: Sec. 3, Ch. 39; Sec. 3, Ch. 39

Salmeterol: Sec. 3, Ch. 53; Sec. 3, Ch. 53

Salt (sodium chloride)

in fainting prevention: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in hyperthermia prevention: Sec. 3, Ch. 19

Sarcopenia: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Saw palmetto: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

in benign prostatic hyperplasia: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

drug interactions with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Scalp

seborrheic dermatitis of: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Schatzki's ring: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Sclera

color of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Sclerosis

aortic: Sec. 3, Ch. 48

Sclerotherapy: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Scooter: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Screening tests: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

     breast: Sec. 3, Ch. 50; Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 2, Ch. 10

     colorectal: Sec. 3, Ch. 50; Sec. 2, Ch. 10

     prostate: Sec. 3, Ch. 50; Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 2, Ch. 4

     skin: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

diabetes mellitus: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

hypothyroidism: Sec. 3, Ch. 33

nutrition: Sec. 2, Ch. 5

questionnaire for: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

recommendation for: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

Seasonal affective disorder: Sec. 3, Ch. 32; Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Seborrheic dermatitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

of vulva: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Seborrheic wart: Sec. 3 Ch. 35 [sidebar]

Secobarbital: Sec. 2, Ch. 6

Sedatives: (see also Benzodiazepines)

in delirium: Sec. 3, Ch. 26

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

medicinal herb interactions with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

urinary incontinence with: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

Seizures

driving and: Sec. 4, Ch. 62

fainting with: Sec. 3 Ch. 20 [sidebar]

Selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SREMs): Sec. 3, Ch. 22; Sec. 3, Ch. 22

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

in anxiety: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

in depression: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

St. John's wort interaction with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

undernutrition and: Sec. 3 Ch. 17 [detail]

Selegiline: Sec. 3, Ch. 30; Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Self-care activities: Sec. 1, Ch. 3

Self-determination: Sec. 4, Ch. 65

Self-image: Sec. 4, Ch. 63

Self-neglect: Sec. 4 Ch. 64 [sidebar]

Senescence: Sec. 1, Ch. 1

Senile plaques: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

Senior center: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Senna: Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Sensation

dizzy: (see Dizziness; Fainting)

loss of

     in neuropathy: Sec. 3, Ch. 29

pain: Sec. 1, Ch. 2 (see also Pain)

Sensitivity

of test: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

Sensory nerves: Sec. 3, Ch. 29

Sepsis

with pressure sores: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Septic arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

with pressure sores: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

SERMs (selective estrogen receptor modifiers): Sec. 3, Ch. 22

Sertraline

in depression: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

St. John's wort interaction with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

undernutrition and: Sec. 3 Ch. 17 [detail]

Sex drive

in men: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

in women: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Sex hormones: (see Estrogen; Testosterone)

Sex

oral: Sec. 4, Ch. 63

Sexual abuse: Sec. 4, Ch. 64

Sexual function

female: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

intimacy and: Sec. 4, Ch. 63

male: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

Sexually transmitted infection: Sec. 4, Ch. 63

Shock (electrical)

in cardioversion: Sec. 3, Ch. 47; Sec. 3, Ch. 47; Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in ventricular fibrillation: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Shock (electroconvulsive) therapy: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Shock wave therapy

in heel pain: Sec. 3, Ch. 40

Shock

cardiogenic: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

with hip fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

Shoes

in arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

ill-fitting: Sec. 3, Ch. 40; Sec. 3, Ch. 40

proper fit of: Sec. 3, Ch. 40; Sec. 3, Ch. 40; Sec. 3, Ch. 40

Shortness of breath: (see Breath, shortness of)

Shoulder

fracture of: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

Shy-Drager syndrome: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Sick sinus syndrome: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Sigmoidoscopy

in constipation: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Sildenafil

in erectile dysfunction: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

Silent ischemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

Simvastatin: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3, Ch. 45

Sinus (sinoatrial) node: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Sinus bradycardia: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Sinuses: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

Sinusitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

Sjögren's syndrome: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

dry mouth in: Sec. 3, Ch. 39

information resources on: 889

Skilled nursing facility: (see Nursing homes)

Skin graft

in pressure sores: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

in venous ulcers: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Skin

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 3, Ch. 35

biopsy of: Sec. 2, Ch. 10; Sec. 3, Ch. 35

blue color (cyanosis) of

     in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

bumps on: Sec. 3 Ch. 35 [sidebar]

cancer of: Sec. 3 Ch. 35 [sidebar]; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     information resources on: 884

     screening for: Sec. 3, Ch. 50; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 35 (see also specific disorders)

dry: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

growths on: Sec. 3 Ch. 35 [sidebar]

itching of: Sec. 3, Ch. 35; Sec. 3, Ch. 35

rosacea of: Sec. 3, Ch. 35; Sec. 3, Ch. 35

seborrheic dermatitis of: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

spots on: Sec. 3 Ch. 35 [sidebar]

tags of: Sec. 3 Ch. 35 [sidebar]

thickened

     on feet: Sec. 3, Ch. 40

thinning of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

ulcers of: Sec. 2, Ch. 11 (see also Pressure sores)

     with assistive devices: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

     in diabetes: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3 Ch. 34 [sidebar]

     in dying person: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

undernutrition effects on: Sec. 3, Ch. 17

vulvar

     disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Sleep aids: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

valerian as: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Sleep study: Sec. 3, Ch. 31; Sec. 2, Ch. 10

Sleep

aging-related changes in: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

apnea and: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

     information resources on: 889

in Alzheimer's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

in dementia: Sec. 3, Ch. 27; Sec. 3, Ch. 27; Sec. 3, Ch. 31

limb movement disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

NREM: Sec. 3 Ch. 31 [detail]

positive strategies for: Sec. 3, Ch. 31; Sec. 3 Ch. 31 [sidebar]

REM: Sec. 3 Ch. 31 [detail]

     thrashing during: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Sleepiness

daytime: Sec. 3, Ch. 31; Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Sleepwalking: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Sling: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

Small intestine

prolapse of (enterocele): Sec. 3, Ch. 58; Sec. 3, Ch. 58

Smell

aging-related changes in: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

impairment of: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Smoking

acid reflux and: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

arrhythmias with: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

atherosclerosis and: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

COPD and: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

coronary artery disease and: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

lung cancer and: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

mouth cancer and: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

quitting (cessation) of

     in atherosclerosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

     in COPD: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

     in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

     in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     in stroke prevention: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

undernutrition and: Sec. 3 Ch. 17 [detail]

Social relationships: Sec. 4, Ch. 61; Sec. 4, Ch. 63

restrictions on: Sec. 4, Ch. 64

Social worker: Sec. 2, Ch. 9; Sec. 2, Ch. 9

at nursing home: Sec. 2, Ch. 14

Sodium channel blockers: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Sodium

deficiency of: Sec. 3, Ch. 17

high levels of (hypernatremia): Sec. 3, Ch. 18

low levels of (hyponatremia): Sec. 3, Ch. 18

Sorbitol

in constipation: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Sores

mouth: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     after radiation therapy: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

pressure: (see Pressure sores)

Sotalol

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in atrial flutter and fibrillation: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in ventricular tachycardia: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Sounds

perception of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2 (see also Hearing)

Spasmodic dysphonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Spasmodic torticollis: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Spasms

coronary artery: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

diaphragm (hiccups): Sec. 3 Ch. 30 [sidebar]

esophagus: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

leg

     during sleep: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

muscle: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

     treatment of: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

neck: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

upper eyelid (blepharospasm): Sec. 3, Ch. 30; Sec. 3, Ch. 36

vocal cord (dysphonia): Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Specificity

of test: Sec. 2, Ch. 10

Speech discrimination testing: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Speech reading: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Speech therapist: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Speech threshold audiometry: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Speech

after stroke: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

in stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

therapy for: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 2, Ch. 13

in vocal cord atrophy: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

loss of

     physician-patient communication and: Sec. 2, Ch. 8

perception of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

     hearing loss and: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

in spasmodic dysphonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Sphincter

esophageal: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     botulinum toxin injection of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     cutting of: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

urinary: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 3, Ch. 57

Spider veins: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Spinal cord

aging of: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

in compression fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

inflammation of (transverse myelitis): Sec. 3, Ch. 52; Sec. 3, Ch. 52

pacemaker in

     in urge incontinence: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

Spinal nerves

in compression fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

Spinal tap: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

Spine

compression fracture of: Sec. 3, Ch. 22

osteoporosis of: Sec. 3, Ch. 22

Spinning (dizziness): Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Spirituality: Sec. 4, Ch. 61

Spironolactone: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46

high potassium levels with: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

Spleen

in myelofibrosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in polycythemia vera: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

in thrombocythemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

removal of (splenectomy): Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Splenectomy: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Splint: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

in osteoarthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Spondylosis

cervical

     dizziness in: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Spouse

death of: Sec. 4, Ch. 61

Spur

heel: Sec. 3, Ch. 40

Sputum

in chronic bronchitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 53

in COPD: Sec. 3, Ch. 53; Sec. 3, Ch. 53

in influenza: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

in pneumonia: Sec. 3, Ch. 52; Sec. 3, Ch. 52

Squamous cell cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Squamous hyperplasia

of vulva: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

SREMs (selective estrogen receptor modifiers): Sec. 3, Ch. 22

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)

in anxiety: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

in depression: Sec. 3, Ch. 32

St. John's wort interaction with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

undernutrition and: Sec. 3 Ch. 17 [detail]

St. John's wort: Sec. 2, Ch. 7; Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Staging

breast cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

colorectal cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

prostate cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Stairs

walking on: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Staphylococcus aureus infection: Sec. 3, Ch. 52

Statins: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3, Ch. 45

after heart attack: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

Steakhouse syndrome: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Stem cells: Sec. 3, Ch. 49; Sec. 3 Ch. 49 [sidebar]

transplantation of

     in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     in multiple myeloma: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     in myelofibrosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

Stenosis

aortic valve: Sec. 3, Ch. 48; Sec. 3 Ch. 46 [detail]

mitral valve: Sec. 3, Ch. 48; Sec. 3, Ch. 48

Stents

for heart attack: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

Steroids: (see also Corticosteroids)

anabolic

     medicinal herb interactions with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Stiffness

in polymyalgia rheumatica: Sec. 3, Ch. 42

Stimulant agents

in constipation: Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 55

Stockings

in chronic venous insufficiency: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in varicose veins: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in deep vein thrombosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

after stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

in edema: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in low blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Stomach

acid in: (see Acid, stomach)

hernia of (hiatal hernia): Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

Stones

kidney: Sec. 3, Ch. 41; Sec. 3, Ch. 41; Sec. 3, Ch. 41; Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Stool (feces)

blood in: Sec. 3, Ch. 49

     in gastroesophageal reflux: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

in constipation: (see Constipation)

in diarrhea: (see Diarrhea)

examination of: Sec. 3, Ch. 55

impaction of: Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 55

passing of: (see Bowel movements)

Stool softeners: Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 55; Sec. 3, Ch. 55

in prostatitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

Stool

incontinence of

     in colorectal cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

     during hospitalization: Sec. 2, Ch. 11

     pressure sores and: Sec. 3, Ch. 35

Stratum corneum: Sec. 3 Ch. 35 [detail]

Strengthening exercise: Sec. 1, Ch. 2; Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

after stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

Strep throat: Sec. 3, Ch. 48; Sec. 3, Ch. 48

Streptokinase: Sec. 3 Ch. 49 [sidebar]

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

in deep vein thrombosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in peripheral arterial disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Stress incontinence: Sec. 3, Ch. 57; Sec. 3, Ch. 57

Stress testing: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in ventricular tachycardia: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Stress

abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Stretching exercise: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

Stricture

esophageal: Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

urethral

Stroke: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 3, Ch. 28

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

atherosclerosis and: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

dementia after: Sec. 3, Ch. 27

in diabetes: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34

dizziness with: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

driving and: Sec. 4, Ch. 62

erectile dysfunction and: Sec. 3 Ch. 59 [detail]

exercise after: Sec. 3, Ch. 60

hemorrhagic: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]; Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28

in high blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 43

information resources on: 883, 884

ischemic: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]; Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28

occipital lobe: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

prevention of: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

rehabilitation after: Sec. 2, Ch. 13; Sec. 3, Ch. 28

risk factors for: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

swallowing difficulty in: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

symptoms of: Sec. 3, Ch. 28

Stye: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

Subarachnoid hemorrhage: Sec. 3 Ch. 28 [detail]; Sec. 3, Ch. 28; Sec. 3, Ch. 28

Subdural bleeding (hematoma, hemorrhage)

dementia with: Sec. 3 Ch. 27 [sidebar]

Sugar(s)

blood

     high: (see Diabetes mellitus)

     low: (see Hypoglycemia)

     monitoring of: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

     screening of: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

urine: Sec. 3, Ch. 34

Suicide: Sec. 3 Ch. 32 [sidebar]

assisted: Sec. 2, Ch. 16

information resources on: 888

Sulfasalazine: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Sulfinpyrazone: Sec. 3, Ch. 41; Sec. 3, Ch. 41

Sulfonylureas: Sec. 3, Ch. 34; Sec. 3, Ch. 34

Sun-downing: Sec. 3, Ch. 31

Sunlight

exposure to: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Superficial thrombophlebitis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

Supplemental health care insurance: Sec. 4, Ch. 66

Supplements

dietary: Sec. 1, Ch. 1; Sec. 2, Ch. 7

     drug interactions with: Sec. 2, Ch. 6; Sec. 2, Ch. 7; Sec. 2, Ch. 7

     for nutritional disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 17

enzyme: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

hormone: Sec. 2, Ch. 7; Sec. 3, Ch. 59; Sec. 1 Ch. 1 [sidebar]; Sec. 3 Ch. 59 [sidebar]

mineral

     medicinal herb interactions with: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

Support stockings

in edema: Sec. 3, Ch. 18

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

in low blood pressure: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

Supranuclear palsy

progressive: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

Supraventricular tachycardia: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

Surgeon: Sec. 2, Ch. 9

Surgery: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

anesthesia for: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

aortic aneurysm: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

aortic dissection: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

aortic stenosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 48

benign prostatic hyperplasia: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

in breast cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 50

care after: Sec. 2, Ch. 12; Sec. 2, Ch. 12

colorectal cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

complications of: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45; Sec. 3 Ch. 48 [sidebar]

eye: Sec. 3 Ch. 36 [sidebar]

     in cataracts: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

     in diabetic retinopathy: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

     in glaucoma: Sec. 3, Ch. 36

in fainting-related disorder: Sec. 3, Ch. 20

fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

hammer toe: Sec. 3, Ch. 40

heart: Sec. 3 Ch. 48 [sidebar]

     in abnormal heart rhythms: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

     in coronary artery disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 45

     in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46

     in heart valve disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 48; Sec. 3, Ch. 48; Sec. 3 Ch. 48 [sidebar]; Sec. 3, Ch. 48

     rehabilitation after: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

hip

     for fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

     in osteoarthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

     rehabilitation after: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

     in rheumatoid arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

informed consent for: Sec. 4, Ch. 65

inguinal hernia: Sec. 3, Ch. 59

knee: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

     in osteoarthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

     in rheumatoid arthritis: Sec. 3, Ch. 41

leg amputation: Sec. 3, Ch. 44; Sec. 2, Ch. 13

long-term care facility after: Sec. 2, Ch. 14

lung cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

monitoring during: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

in pelvic support disorders: Sec. 3, Ch. 58

positioning for: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

preparation for: Sec. 2, Ch. 12

prostate cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51; Sec. 3, Ch. 51

in stress incontinence: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

urinary incontinence and: Sec. 3, Ch. 57

in urinary tract infection: Sec. 3, Ch. 56

varicose vein: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

in ventricular tachycardia: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

vocal cord: Sec. 3, Ch. 38

vulvar cancer: Sec. 3, Ch. 51

Surrogate: Sec. 4, Ch. 65

Suspiciousness (paranoia): Sec. 3, Ch. 32

Swallowing: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

aging-related changes in: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

abnormal heart rhythms with: Sec. 3, Ch. 47

difficulty in: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

     acid reflux and: Sec. 3, Ch. 54

disorders of: Sec. 3, Ch. 38; Sec. 3, Ch. 54; Sec. 3, Ch. 54

in Parkinson's disease: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

in progressive supranuclear palsy: Sec. 3, Ch. 30

therapy for: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

Sweat glands: Sec. 1, Ch. 2

Sweating: Sec. 3 Ch. 19 [detail]

Swelling (edema): Sec. 3, Ch. 18

in deep vein thrombosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 44

with fracture: Sec. 3, Ch. 23

in heart failure: Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46; Sec. 3, Ch. 46

horse chestnut in: Sec. 2, Ch. 7

pulmonary: (see Pulmonary edema)

Swimming pool

exercise in: Sec. 3, Ch. 60; Sec. 3, Ch. 60; Sec. 3, Ch. 60

Swimming: Sec. 2, Ch. 13

ear blockages with: Sec. 3, Ch. 37

Syncope: (see Fainting)

Syphilis

dementia with: Sec. 3 Ch. 27 [sidebar]

Systemic sclerosis: Sec. 3, Ch. 54