title: Elderly trauma.
abstract: Across the world, the population is aging. Adults 65 years and older make up one of the fastest growing segments of the US population. Trauma is a disease process that affects all age groups. The mortality and morbidity that result from an injury can be influenced by many factors including age, physical condition, and comorbidities. The management of the elderly trauma patient can present some unique challenges. This paper addresses the differences that occur in the management of elderly patient who has been injured. This paper also includes a discussion of how to prevent injury in the elderly.
authors.affiliation: Alta View Senior Clinic and Hope Free Clinic, Intermountain Health Care, Sandy, Utah.
authors.forename: Renee Semonin
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Holleran
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D015897:Comorbidity; D064648:Critical Care Nursing; D006801:Humans; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy