EM Quick Hits 40 – GI Balloon Tamponade, SVT and Troponin, Falls in Older Patients, Vertical Vertigo, VAFEI Airway
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How to Assess a Fall in the Emergency Department
Falls are the leading cause of trauma-related admissions and mortality for older adults. "The best type of fall is the one that never happens," says Dr. Michael Schulder, an expert in geriatric falls. To assess whether a patient should be admitted to the ED or referred to outpatient care, look at their gait test as part of your assessment.
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