Falls in the Elderly Flashcards
1
Q
What are the neurological causes of falling?
A
Stroke Parkinsonism Dementia Delirium Ataxia Seizure TIA
2
Q
What are the sensory causes of falls?
A
Visual Impairment
Inattention
Hearing
3
Q
What are the cardiac causes of falls?
A
Postural hypotension
Arrythmia
Heart Failure
Aortic Stenosis
4
Q
What drugs can cause falls?
A
Anti-hypertensives Sedatives Alcohol Anticholinergics Opioid
5
Q
What are the MSK causes of falls?
A
Arthritis of weight bearing joints
Sarcopenia
Deformities of Feet
6
Q
How do drugs cause falls?
A
Cause a decrease in
- BP, HR and Awareness
Causes Increase in
- Urine Output
- Sedation
- Hallucinations
- qTC
- Dizziness
7
Q
How can you assess a fallen patient?
A
ABCDE approach
Check glucose
Top to toe survey
8
Q
When should you CT?
A
Low GCS Still confused Focal Neuropathy Signs of skill fracture Seizure Vomiting
9
Q
What are the causes of in patient falls?
A
Hypotension New medication Low blood glucose Delirium De-Conditioning
