Fall Prevention Flashcards by Erin Begg | Brainscape

Q

leading cause of death from injury in those over 65

A

complications for falls

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risk factors for intracranial injury

A

use of anticoagulants/antiplatelets
decreased reflex time
failure to adopt defensive posture

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2 best predictors fo intracranial injury

A

physical findings of trauma to the head

- hx LOC

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what is the POMA and how is it scored?

A

performance-oriented mobility assessment
balance out of 16
gait out of 12
total out of 28
25-28 = low risk of falling
19-24 = medium risk
< 19 = high risk

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