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Review
. 2025 May;43(2):189-198.
doi: 10.1016/j.emc.2024.08.003. Epub 2024 Sep 17.

Evaluation of Older Adults in the Emergency Department Following a Fall

Richard Shih  1 , Christina Shenvi  2
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Evaluation of Older Adults in the Emergency Department Following a Fall

Richard Shih et al. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2025 May.

Abstract

Falls are an important source of morbidity and mortality for older adults. The emergency department (ED) evaluation of an older patient who presents after a fall should include an assessment of events contributing to the acute fall, injuries sustained from it, as well as an underlying falls syndrome. ED measures and referrals to appropriate outpatient services on discharge can help ensure patients receive care and services that can help reduce future falls.

Keywords: Fall interventions; Fall prevention; Falls; Geriatric trauma.

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Disclosure CS has received funding for a lecture from Curvafix, from Noven Pharmaceuticals for serving on an advisory panel, and from Astra-Zeneca as a speaker bureau member.