Fall-Related Trauma Treatment: Coordinated Emergency Care for Older Adults
A comprehensive guide to the coordinated emergency treatment program for fall-related trauma in older adults.
Treatment begins with
Injury & Medical Assessment
Imaging
Coordinated Treatment
Fall-Prevention Planning
This program is used for older adults presenting with fall-related injury.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- A fracture or significant injury following a fall in an older adult
- A fall with an unclear or possibly medical cause
- Need for coordinated orthopaedic and medical evaluation
- Interest in fall-prevention guidance after treatment
An emergency physician's rapid evaluation confirms the right treatment for your situation.
What Does This Program Involve?
This program evaluates both the traumatic injury and any underlying medical cause of the fall, coordinating orthopaedic, medical and rehabilitation care as needed.
Evaluation looks for an underlying medical cause of the fall alongside treating the physical injury, to help prevent future falls.
When This Treatment is Considered
This program is used for older adults presenting with fall-related injury.
- A fracture or significant injury following a fall in an older adult
- A fall with an unclear or possibly medical cause
- Need for coordinated orthopaedic and medical evaluation
- Interest in fall-prevention guidance after treatment
The Care Pathway
1. Injury & Medical Assessment
Both the physical injury and possible underlying causes of the fall are evaluated.
2. Imaging
X-ray or CT imaging identifies any fractures or other injury.
3. Coordinated Treatment
Orthopaedic, cardiac or neurological treatment is provided as indicated.
4. Fall-Prevention Planning
Guidance and, where relevant, physiotherapy referral help reduce future fall risk.
“Our emergency team supports you through every stage, from arrival to stabilization and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
This coordinated approach treats the immediate injury while identifying and addressing factors that could lead to future falls.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your emergency care team will explain your individual risks as treatment proceeds.
Recovery & Follow-up
Recovery timelines depend on the specific injury, from days for minor injuries to longer for fractures needing surgery.
Your care team will coordinate follow-up across the specialties involved and provide fall-prevention guidance.
Careful follow-up and coordinated specialist care all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.Was there an underlying cause identified for this fall?
- 2.What is my recovery plan for this injury?
- 3.What can we do at home to reduce future fall risk?
- 4.Will I need physiotherapy or other rehabilitation support?
Not Sure What You Need?
In an emergency, come directly to the nearest Mediversal emergency department. For follow-up care, speak to a Care Guide.
Talk to Care GuideRelated Care
In an emergency, reach the nearest Mediversal emergency department immediately.
For non-emergency follow-up, share your concern or existing reports and we will help you choose the right hospital, doctor and appointment.
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