Chapter 15: Geriatric Trauma Flashcards
Late age
65 to 79 years of age
Older age
80 years of age and older
Mortality increase over ages ___ to ___
45 to 55
Mortality in trauma is doubled by age
75 years
Trauma is the ___leading cause of death in the elderly population
5th
____are the predominate cause of traumatic death in patients over age 75
Falls
Primary cause of death in the elderly population
Diseases of cardiovascular system
Have a greater probability of fractures, particularly of the neck of the femur (hip)
Older women
The most common site of long bone fracture in elderly persons include the
Proximal femur, hip, humerus, and wrist
When assessing elderly trauma pts, consider what first?
MOI
Middle age
50 to 64 years of age
Leading cause of trauma death and disability in those over 75 years of age
Falls
The most important variables contributing to falls and elderly persons are
Physical barriers in their environment such as slippery floors, stairs, poorly fitting shoes, poor lighting
The mortality rate from hip fractures is ___ at one year after injury and rises to ___ at two years
20% at one year
33% at two years
The leading cause of trauma death in the geriatric population between 65 and 74 years of age
MVCs
Elderly patients represent more than ____ of all pedestrian fatalities
20%
The most common causes of death from burns in elderly patients
Vascular collapse
And
Infection
A poor indicator of trauma in elderly patients because of the effects of medications and the heart’s poor response to circulating catecholamines
Heart rate
Drugs of particular interest in the elderly trauma pt
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
NSAIDS
Anticoagulants
Hypoglycemic agents
Herbal preparations
Which dentures should be removed as they may become dislodged during an emergency and block the airway
Partial dentures
Profile of the abuser includes the following signs
- Household conflict
- Fatigue
- Unemployment
- Financial problems
- Substance abuse
- History of being abused
Assault, neglect, malnutrition, poor maintenance of the living environment, and poor personal care are all signs of what type of abuse
Physical abuse
Neglect, verbal abuse, infantilization, or deprivation of sensory stimulation are all examples of what type of abuse
Psychological abuse
