Citation

Kiel DP. Clin. Geriatr. Med. 1993; 9(3): 591-599.

Affiliation

Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8374859

Abstract

Falls occur commonly among elderly persons and are often evaluated in the ED when they result in either a minor or serious injury. The injury resulting from the fall should not be the sole focus of the physician's evaluation. Rather, a careful history, physical examination, including the observation of simple physical performance measures, and laboratory evaluation should enable the physician to identify a possible cause of the fall. Specific treatment depends on the cause, but certain immediate interventions can be undertaken, or the patient can be followed up or referred to a specialist as appropriate for each situation.

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