FALLS

Question 1

how do we divide the history for falls

Answer 1

pre
during
post

Question 2

pre questions

Answer 2

how were you feeling before the fall,

did you feel like you were going to fall

did you trip

any chest pain before you fell

did you feel dizzy, have a headache

Question 3

important qs to ask for fall

Answer 3

1. are you on any blood thinners
2. did you hit your head
3. how long were you on the floor for
4. 4. is this your first fall?
5. how many falls have you had in the past year?
6. any c spine tenderness
7. are you in any pain anywhere - e spfracture of femur/hip

Question 4

why are we concerned about long lie

Answer 4

due to rhabdomyolis

Question 5

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Question 6

what to do if you suspect long lie

Answer 6

ck level