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Falls and the Elderly Flashcards

1
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How do you take a Falls History?

A

A systems review
CVS
Resp
Neurological
Genitourinary
GI
MSK

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What are the two types of fall?

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Syncope
Non-Syncope

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What does a syncope fall mean?

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Transient loss of consciousness due to reduced cerebral blood flow

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4
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What are some risk factors for falls ?

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Gait issues
Cognitive disorders
Environmental hazards
Inadequate lighting

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What is the baroreceptor reflex?

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The regulatory system for BP

A sudden decrease in BP decreases baroreceptor firing. The activates the sympathetic and vagal neurons in the medulla. This causes an increase in CO and SV to act as a negative feedback against the fall.

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What is the name of the screening tool for malnutrition in adults?

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MUST score

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