ATLS FINAL EXAM Questions and Answers 2023
True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - -True -In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - -aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younger population can lead to devastating results in elderly patients. -Pre-existing conditions that affect morbidity and mortality include: - -cirrhosis, coagulopathy, COPD, ischemic heart disease, DM
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