Geriatric trauma constitutes an increasingly recognized problem. Aging results in a
progressive decline in cellular function which leads to a loose of their capacity to respond to …

The United States' population is living longer than ever before. The average American life
span has increased by almost 30 years in the past century, from 47 years in the early 1900s …

BACKGROUND Aging patients constitute an increasing proportion of patients treated at
trauma centers. Previous and existing guidelines addressing care of the injured elder have …

Background Demographic change is expected to result in an increase in cases of severely
injured elderly patients. To determine special considerations in treatment and outcome …

Results: During the study period, 407 patients, of whom 63.9% were males and 36.1%
females, were admitted to our Emergency Department. The mean age of the patients was …

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The aging of America is progressing, and it is estimated that by the year 2030, 25% of
Americans will be over the age of 65 years. Compare this with statistics from 1900, when the …

Background: With an increasing life expectancy and more active elderly population,
management of geriatric trauma patients continues to evolve. The aim was to describe the …

Introduction Major trauma in older people is a significant health burden in the developed
world. The aging of the population has resulted in larger numbers of older patients suffering …

Elderly trauma patients present unique challenges and face more significant obstacles to
recovery than younger patients. Despite overall higher mortality, longer length of stay …