Geriatric Trauma

Question 1

What common conditions and causes in geriatrics that lead to late recognition of shock?

Answer 1

1. Altered baseline vital signs
2. Dementia and delirium
3. Pre-existing conditions or medications

Question 2

Why 7 reasons are geriatrics at a higher risk of trauma?

Answer 2

1. Slower reflexes
2. Failing eyesight
3. Decreased hearing
4. Arthiritis
5. Fragile skins and blood vessels
   6.cognitive decline
6. Fragile bones