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- Title
Falls in Older Adults.
- Abstract
This article provides a comprehensive overview of falls in older adults, highlighting the importance of assessing potential trauma and the cause of the fall. It discusses common causes of falls, such as syncope, polypharmacy, and infection, and emphasizes the need for tailored evaluation and management based on the patient's specific presentation and comorbidities. The article also addresses the evaluation and management of traumatic brain injury, anticoagulation reversal, spinal cord injury, skeletal injuries, and syncope in older adults. It concludes by discussing cost considerations, abuse, and appropriate disposition for these patients. Overall, this document offers valuable information for researchers and library patrons interested in understanding the complexities of caring for older adults.
- Subjects
RIB fractures; HIP fractures; OLDER people; SPIRAL computed tomography
- Publication
Emergency Medicine Reports, 2024, Vol 45, Issue 13, p1
- ISSN
0746-2506
- Publication type
Article