Geriatric Emergencies

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• Localized damage to skin and underlying tissue over a bony prominence resulting from sustained pressure, often combined with shear or friction.

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• A geriatric assessment framework with four points — Geriatric patient, Environmental assessment, Medical assessment, Social assessment.

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• An older adult's increased likelihood of falling — a leading cause of injury — assessed by gait, balance, medications, vision, and home hazards.

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• A disease that thins and weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to fracture from minor falls or everyday stresses.

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• An acute, fluctuating disturbance of attention and awareness, usually caused by an underlying medical condition, medication effect, or substance withdrawal.

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