Geriatric trauma Flashcards
1
Q
Key conditions in geriatric trauma patients to be aware of (5)
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Cirrhosis
Coagulopathy
COPD
IHD
Diabetes mellitus
2
Q
Geriatric patients have an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury due to
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impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms
3
Q
Risk factors in the elderly for motor vehicle crashes (6)
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Slower reaction times
Larger blind spot
Limited cervical mobility
Decreased hearing
Cognitive impairment
Complications of pre existing conditions eg MI, stroke, that precipitate a collision
4
Q
Geriatric risk factors for burn injuries
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Decreased reaction times
Impaired hearing and vision
Inability to escape
5
Q
Types of elder maltreatment (6)
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Physical
Sexual
Psychological
Neglect
Financial and material
Violation of rights
