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All tagged CAP13
86-year-old woman who was last seen by family 2 days ago is brought into the ED. No package of care. Found by daughter on the living room floor.
Poster submission by Dr Iryna Yelinevich & Dr Aisha Fareed for the #EM2C2018 conference
"Terry (71) was out in the garden watering his potatoes, when he felt unwell and collapsed."
30% of people >65 years and 50% of people >80 years fall at least once a year.
86 y/o female. Fall from standing hitting her chest against a set of drawers. Has been on the floor for 24 hrs.
Stealth Trauma is when a low impact mechanism can cause severe injuries in frail older people.
