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Geriatric trauma

D B Levy1, D P Hanlon, R N Townsend

  • 1Medical College of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh.

Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
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Older adults are living longer and remaining active, leading to more trauma cases. This review covers how aging affects injury response and outlines initial evaluation and treatment for geriatric trauma patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Aging population leads to increased activity levels and a rise in older trauma victims.
  • Understanding the physiological changes associated with aging is crucial for effective trauma care.
  • Geriatric trauma presents unique challenges compared to younger populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of aging on the body's response to traumatic injury.
  • To delineate the initial evaluation and management strategies for geriatric trauma patients.
  • To highlight specific injuries common in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on geriatric trauma.
  • Analysis of physiological changes related to aging and injury.

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  • Delineation of standard and age-specific trauma protocols.

    • Main Results:

    • Aging alters the response to injury, necessitating modified treatment approaches.
    • Specific injuries like head and chest trauma, contusions, abdominal trauma, and aortic, spinal, and musculoskeletal injuries require special attention in the elderly.
    • Early and accurate assessment is critical for improved outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Geriatric trauma requires a specialized approach considering age-related physiological changes.
    • Prompt evaluation and tailored treatment are essential for managing older trauma patients effectively.
    • Further research into age-specific trauma interventions is warranted.