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Causes of Falls in the Elderly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
- Intrinsic Factors - 
Presyncope / Syncope
Causes of Falls ... - Drugs • Polypharmacy ... • Lighting #Falls
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls ... contribute to falls ... antihypertensives, polypharmacy ... #Recurrent #Falls
Differential Diagnosis: New-Onset Seizure in the Elderly

STRUCTURAL:
 • Stroke/TIA, Subdural hematoma, mass
 • Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Injuries: Falls ... Effects: - Polypharmacy
The Strategies to Reduce Injuries and Develop Confidence in Elders Intervention: Falls Risk Factor Assessment and
Intervention: Falls ... Geriatrics #STRIDE #Fall
Reducing Inappropriate Polypharmacy: An often unmet need

#Management #Geriatrics #Deprescribing #Protocol #Algorithm #Polypharmacy
Inappropriate Polypharmacy ... Protocol #Algorithm #Polypharmacy
Propagation of appropriate and problematic prescribing cascade @AGSjournal

#Geriatrics #polypharmacy #DeprescribingCascade #Management #PrimaryCare
#Geriatrics #polypharmacy
Deprescribing Algorithm for Deciding Order and Mode in which Drug Use Could be Discontinued

#Management #Geriatrics #Deprescribing
Protocol #Algorithm #Polypharmacy
Delirium Precipitants in the Elderly

I think of delirium like the AKI of the brain. Baseline risk
ie dementia) - Polypharmacy
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol (Fluid Administration Limited by Lung Sonography). Lung Ultrasound in the hemodynamic assessment
Decision tree of FALLS-protocol ... understanding of the FALLS-protocol ... in Emergency #FALLS
Falls: Pathogenesis and Complications
Poly-pharmacy
Disorders affecting movement and balance
 - Sensory deficits
 - Neuromuscular degeneration/Cerebrovascular disease
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Falls: Pathogenesis ... #Geriatrics #Falls