What are signs of elder maltreatment

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Questions

1. What are some anatomic or physiologic differences in the older adult that can affect the components of the primary survey and should be considered when caring for these patients?

2. What are the most common MOIs in older adults? Why?

3. How does your facility define "older"?

4. What comorbidities or other factors should be considered when providing care for the older trauma patient?

5. Why are older patients at risk for pulmonary complications especially when there is tenderness in the chest area and pain on movement or inspiration?

6. What considerations are there when evaluating vital signs in the older trauma patient?

7. Why is it critical to perform frequent reevaluation and reassessment of the primary survey in the older adult?

8. What are signs of elder maltreatment?

9. What are reporting requirements for suspected elder maltreatment in your region?

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