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Falls Flashcards

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Extrinsic causes of falls

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Poor lighting
Slippery floor
Rugs

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Intrinsic causes of Falls

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Cv system
Neuro problems
Msk

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Systems that can cause a fall

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Proximal myopathy
Neurological disease
Disuse atrophy
Brain problems (Tia, dementia, low BP)
Vision
Vestibule problems
Proprioceptive problems
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First investigations for fall

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ECG

POSTURAL BP

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Medication to prevent falls

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Fludrocortisone

Calcium/vit D

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