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Eastern Region Trauma Advisory Council Education Committee 2011

Geriatric Trauma. Eastern Region Trauma Advisory Council Education Committee 2011. Baby Boomers turn 65 between 2011 and 2029. Life expectancy in 2050 82.6 years. US Percent of Population Age 60 and Over. Montana Statistics 2009 Cases in the Trauma Registry.

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Eastern Region Trauma Advisory Council Education Committee 2011

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  1. Geriatric Trauma Eastern Region Trauma Advisory Council Education Committee 2011

  2. Baby Boomers turn 65 between 2011 and 2029 Life expectancy in 2050 82.6 years

  3. US Percent of PopulationAge 60 and Over

  4. Montana Statistics 2009Cases in the Trauma Registry

  5. Mechanism of InjuryOver age 60

  6. Blunt Mechanisms of InjuryOver Age 60

  7. Continuing Education Program

  8. Didactic Presentations • Introduction • Medication effects • Resuscitation Priorities • TBI • Chest Trauma • Abuse and Neglect

  9. Breakout Sessions • Case Discussions: • Chest • TBI

  10. Breakout Sessions • Spinal Immobilization • Kyphosis Vest

  11. Aging Simulation Cataracts Retinal Detachment Peripheral Vision Loss Hearing Impairment Manual Dexterity Loss Unilateral Weakness

  12. Geriatric Trauma • Tailor to audience • ≈ 3 hours • Instructed by local staff or RTAC representatives

  13. Future Plans • Final edits • MNA application • Available on CD • February 2012

  14. Acknowledgements • Lisa Fawcett, RN • Jason Mahoney, EMTP • Chris Mehl, EMTB • Nancy Rahm, RN • Karla Ronneberg, RN • Elaine Schuchard, RN • Brad VonBergen, RN

  15. Questions?

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