geriatric
How the primary survey is “same but different” for geriatric trauma patients
Physiologic changes related to aging have a significant impact on how older patients respond to injury. According to Robert Barraco, MD, MPH, FACS, FCCP, these changes also affect every element of the trauma primary survey. Robert Barraco, MD “The primary survey is ‘the same but different’ for geriatric trauma patients,” Dr. Barraco said. “It is […]
3 reasons why geriatric patients respond differently to injury and resuscitation – Trauma System News
The Trauma Nursing column is produced in partnership with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®), developer of the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certification. Geriatric patients, defined as adults aged 65 and older, can experience significant injury and disability following a traumatic event. In fact, older individuals have an increased risk of mortality […]