Falls Flashcards
1
Q
At what height are falls considered more severe?
A
Three times the person’s height
2
Q
What is a predictable injury from the vertical fall?
A
Bilateral calcaneus fractures
3
Q
What happens to the head, neck and torso once landing on the ground?
A
They all are displaced downward
4
Q
Why do children fall head first a majority of the time?
A
Their heads are proportionally larger and heavier
5
Q
What is an important question to ask a elderly fall victim?
A
Do you take any blood thinners, because if they do there is an increased risk of internal bleeding
