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Ep 159 Geriatric Trauma Part 1: The Under-Triaging Problem, Resuscitation, Airway, Head and C-spine Imaging, Clearing the C-spine

Emergency Medicine Cases

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The Future of Trauma Care for Older Adults

Dr. Wong: "Older adults are not a niche area of trauma, it's going to be airbred and butter" In part two we'll discuss how chest trauma is a whole different kettle of fish in the older person. We will also talk about some tips on discussing goals of care with families. And what patients and their families need after you discharge the older patient home after a fall to prevent bounce backs and badness.

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