CAP13: Falls

 

The trainee will be able to assess a patient presenting with a fall and produce a valid differential diagnosis, investigate appropriately, formulate and implement a management plan (see also Syncope and Blackout/Collapse).

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#SimBlog: I'm fine Doc, honestly!
#SimBlog: I'm fine Doc, honestly!

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.

Traumatic Intramural Haematoma of Arch of Aorta Following a Low-Velocity Fall
Traumatic Intramural Haematoma of Arch of Aorta Following a Low-Velocity Fall

Poster submission by Dr Iryna Yelinevich & Dr Aisha Fareed for the #EM2C2018 conference

#SimBlog: Feeling The Heat?
#SimBlog: Feeling The Heat?

"Terry (71) was out in the garden watering his potatoes, when he felt unwell and collapsed."

Lightning Learning: Falls Risk
Lightning Learning: Falls Risk

30% of people >65 years and 50% of people >80 years fall at least once a year.

#SimBlog: Stealth Trauma
#SimBlog: Stealth Trauma

86 y/o female. Fall from standing hitting her chest against a set of drawers. Has been on the floor for 24 hrs.

Lightning Learning: Stealth Trauma
Lightning Learning: Stealth Trauma

Stealth Trauma is when a low impact mechanism can cause severe injuries in frail older people.

#SimBlog: When Santa Fell off a Chimney
#SimBlog: When Santa Fell off a Chimney

An in-situ sim with a seasonal twist...

 

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