conclusions complications of trauma-related injuries are significant factors affecting the outcome of patients. there has been limited research directly exploring this topic, possibly due to the difficulty of undertaking such studies. a particularly important research topic is the prevention and management of complications in elderly trauma patients with comorbidities. in conclusion, complicati...

case presentation an elderly woman in a manic phase of bipolar disorder without a previous history of psychiatric disorders was concomitant with problematic sexual over stimulation in the context of hyper sexuality. she had traumatized her genitals and underwent surgery for their repair. following her admission and psychopharmacologic therapy, she recovered. introduction late onset bipolar diso...

BACKGROUND Trauma systems are designed to deliver timely and appropriate care. Prehospital triage regulations and interfacility transfer guidelines are the primary determinants of system efficacy. We analyzed the effectiveness of the Florida trauma system in delivering trauma patients to trauma centers over time. STUDY DESIGN Injured patients were identified by ICD-9 codes from a statewide di...

OBJECTIVE to identify the prevalence of trauma in elderly people and how they accessed the health system through pre-hospital care. METHOD documentary and retrospective study at a mobile emergency care service, using a sample of 400 elderly trauma victims selected through systematic random sampling. A form validated by experts was used to collect the data. Descriptive statistical analysis was...

Background It is estimated that, in Italy, by 2050 almost 35% of the population will be older than 65 years and 14% will be older than 80 years. As the elderly population grows, the fraction of geriatric trauma patients seen in trauma centers is rapidly increasing. Traumatic injuries in the elderly often represent a major medical and surgical challenge. Even a condition as simple as an isolated...

Chronic subdural haematoma is predominantly a disease of the elderly. It usually follows a minor trauma. A history of direct trauma to the head is absent in up to half the cases. The common manifestations are altered mental state and focal neurological deficit. Neurological state at the time of diagnosis is the most important prognostic factor. Morbidity and mortality is higher in the elderly b...

BACKGROUND To investigate the injury pattern, severity, and mortality of elderly patients hospitalized for treatment of trauma following fall accidents. METHODS Data obtained from the Trauma Registry System were retrospectively reviewed for trauma admissions between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2013 in a Level I trauma center. Of 16,548 registered patients, detailed information was retrie...