Falls Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four types of fall?
A
Mechanical
Medical
Postural
Cognitive
2
Q
Why do falls lead to a high level of mortality?
A
- The reasons behind the fall
- More chance of UTI, pneunomia, DVT etc when in bed
- Post surgical complications in the elderly
3
Q
What does a broken hip look like?
A
Externally rotated and shortened
4
Q
What increases falls?
A
Cataract repair
5
Q
What is effective but costly?
A
Bisphosphonates
6
Q
What does not have much evidence?
A
Removing hazards
7
Q
What is good for those on the waiting list?
A
Tai chai
8
Q
What is good in a few trials?
A
Hip protectors
