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Richard Shih1, Christina Shenvi2
1Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, BC-71, Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA.
Abstract:
Falls are an important source of morbidity and mortality for older adults. The emergency department (ED) evaluation of an older patient who presents after a fall should include an assessment of events contributing to the acute fall, injuries sustained from it, as well as an underlying falls syndrome. ED measures and referrals to appropriate outpatient services on discharge can help ensure patients receive care and services that can help reduce future falls.
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