Care of trauma patients is a cornerstone of emergency medicine, highlighted by systems and teams that ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Injured older adults have higher mortality, longer intensive care stays, and longer hospital admissions than younger people after adjusting for injury severity score. Even minor trauma for an older person can be associated with functional decline and loss of independence.
This Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) trauma workshop is a must for any EM clinician who look after injured older adults.
This interactive full day workshop will:
- Explore EM trauma resuscitation pearls including falls, head, chest and hip injuries
- Provide hands-on skills such as nerve blocks
- Facilitate discussions about the things to consider in the resuscitation bay, like elder abuse, difficult conversations, shared decision-making, and goals of care.
Join us to strengthen your approach to this challenging and important area of emergency care.
Educational Activities: 8 hours
