Geriatric trauma constitutes an increasingly recognized problem. Aging results in a
progressive decline in cellular function which leads to a loose of their capacity to respond to …

BACKGROUND Prehospital trauma triage ensures proper transport of patients at risk of
severe injury to hospitals with an appropriate corresponding level of trauma care. Incorrect …

Aim Major trauma (MT) has traditionally been viewed as a disease of young men caused by
high-energy transfer mechanisms of injury, which has been reflected in the configuration of …

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Introduction Recent evidence suggests that presenting GCS may be higher in older rather
than younger patients for an equivalent anatomical severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI) …

Background Trauma centers are seeing an increasing number of geriatric patients that are
more susceptible to injuries even from relatively minor insults such as a ground level fall …

Background It is argued that many older trauma patients are under-triaged in prehospital
care which may adversely affect their outcomes. This systematic review aimed to assess …

BACKGROUND Older adults with major trauma are frequently undertriaged, increasing the
risk of preventable morbidity and mortality. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate …

Importance Prehospital trauma triage protocols are used worldwide to get the right patient to
the right hospital and thereby improve the chance of survival and avert lifelong disabilities …

Modern medical management of comorbid conditions has resulted in escalating use of
multiple medications and the emergence of the twin phenomena of multimorbidity and …