2021 Trauma University: In-depth Review: Geriatric Head Injury-Video

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In this video, Trauma University discusses a case study involving a geriatric patient who suffered a fall and presents with various medical conditions and injuries. The session covers topics such as injury prevention in geriatric falls, reversal strategies for common anticoagulants, and comorbidity management in geriatric patients. The presenters emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and communication in these cases and highlight the need for continuous monitoring and a patient-centered approach. The video provides valuable insights on managing traumatic injuries in geriatric patients.<br /><br />Dr. Devon focuses on central cord injuries and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs and symptoms, initial stabilization, and ongoing monitoring of patients. Medical management techniques such as wearing a C collar and maintaining appropriate blood pressure levels are discussed. The decision to pursue surgery is based on the severity of the deficit and patient response to conservative management. Laura Gamino, an injury preventionist, discusses the prevalence and impact of falls in older adults. She highlights the need for effective fall prevention programs and the role of healthcare providers in assessing fall risk factors and implementing interventions such as exercise, home modifications, and vision assessments.<br /><br />Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of the management and prevention of central cord injuries and falls in older adults. Credits are given to Tim Murphy, Dr. Britt Christmas, Dr. Devon, and Laura Gamino for their contributions to the video.

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