Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
Principles and Techniques of Trauma Care
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TRAUMA IN THE ELDERLY<br />
• Injury risk increases due to slower reflexes, reduced visual<br />
acuity, diminished strength<br />
• Even though appearing minor, injuries should be given<br />
higher severity scores simply based on age<br />
• Clinician's index <strong>of</strong> suspicion should be increased<br />
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Emergency <strong>and</strong> Essential Surgical <strong>Care</strong> (EESC) programme<br />
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