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 Paradigm of Trauma in the Elderly
Every new older adult surprises me at how good they are at hiding, how sick they are. For an older adult, even a same level fall can result in significant spinal injuries. It's sadly common how often we see someone with preexisting spinal stenosis convert to a cord injury. An older adult who's anticoagulated or on antiplatelet therapy can quickly lead to a massive bleed requiring transfusions and NGO.
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