Sep 26, 2023
Falls
Complications as a result of falls: -- hip fractions -- broken bones -- dehydration or hypothermia, depending on how long they have been on the ground -- bruising that could indicate bleeding under the skin -- excessive bleeding, if taking blood thinners
Steps: -- call 911 if the patient is injured, cannot move, or loses consciousness -- go to the hospital if the patient is on blood thinners, even if there is not any evident bleeding -- if the fall doesn’t require a trip to the ER, visit a regular doctor in the days that follow for an assessment
