Geriatric Trauma

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Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

20 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes

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Activity Description

Assessment of the geriatric trauma patient is unique, and this population requires special attention. As the elderly population increases, the number of geriatric trauma patients also rises. Geriatric patients often suffer from mild to severe cognitive impairment, cardiovascular, and pulmonary insufficiency, which can complicate trauma. This activity describes the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of geriatric trauma and stresses the role of team-based interprofessional care for affected patients.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

Explain why the geriatric population is at risk for trauma.
Describe why geriatric trauma patients are at higher risk of complications or death.
Identify management considerations for geriatric trauma patients.
Explain why careful planning and discussion amongst interprofessional team members involved in the management of geriatric trauma patients will improve outcomes.

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Authors: Alison P. Southern, Richard A. Lopez
Editors: Sharhabeel Jwayyed
Editors-In-Chief: Saran Lotfollahzadeh
Nurse Planner/Reviewer: Sandra Coleman
Pharmacy Planner/Reviewer: Mark V. Pellegrini
Physician Planner/Reviewer: Jerry Bohlen

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