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Major Trauma in the Older ED Patient
View: Major Trauma in the Older ED PatientA Geri-EM E-Learning Module The management of trauma is one of the core competencies of the Emergency Physician. Trauma in the older patient has all of the complexity of trauma management in the younger patient – plus some extras! Penetrating trauma is rare in older patients. But blunt trauma is a major and frequent reason…
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Medication Management in the Older ED Patient
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Mobility Risks and Falls: Case Study
View: Mobility Risks and Falls: Case StudyThe GEDC Skills Fair – Falls & Mobility Module 2 In this module, we work through the case of Mr. Smith, an older adult who has fallen – a familiar situation on nearly every ED shift. This module will help you think critically about assessing his injuries and planning for safe discharge. Learning Objectives By…
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Mobility Risks and Falls: Communication for Improved Outcomes
View: Mobility Risks and Falls: Communication for Improved OutcomesThe GEDC Skills Fair – Falls & Mobility Module 4 In this module, we will explore normal age-related changes to communication and strategies for addressing communication barriers in the ED. We will look at how clinician-to-patient communication can impact patient perception and outcomes and introduce strategies for improving clinician-to-patient communication in the ED. We will…