Geriatric trauma
Geriatric Trauma
Geriatric trauma refers to the trauma experienced by individuals aged 65 years and older. This type of trauma is often associated with falls, but can also result from motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and elder abuse.
Pronunciation
Geriatric: /ˌjɛrɪˈatrɪk/ Trauma: /ˈtrɔːmə/
Etymology
The term "geriatric" is derived from the Greek words "geron" meaning "old man" and "iatros" meaning "healer". "Trauma" is also derived from Greek, meaning "wound".
Definition
Geriatric trauma is defined as any injury sustained by an individual aged 65 years or older. It is a growing concern in the medical community due to the increasing population of older adults. The management of geriatric trauma can be complex due to the presence of pre-existing medical conditions, age-related physiological changes, and the increased risk of complications.
Related Terms
- Polytrauma: The occurrence of injuries to multiple body parts or organ systems in the same individual.
- Trauma surgery: A surgical specialty that utilizes both operative and non-operative management to treat traumatic injuries.
- Geriatrics: A specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people.
- Gerontology: The study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of ageing.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Geriatric trauma
- Wikipedia's article - Geriatric trauma
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