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MDC 223 - Geriatric Patients and Trauma Management

Code	Start Date	Duration	Venue
MDC 223	09 September 2024	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link
MDC 223	07 October 2024	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link
MDC 223	04 November 2024	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link
MDC 223	02 December 2024	5 Days	Istanbul	Registration Form Link

 

Course Description

Elderly patients are vulnerable for major trauma despite patient safety precautions exist for geriatric patients. They have a substantial risk of morbidity and mortality even after low-energy falls. As the world’s elderly population continues to increase, the number of elderly trauma patients is expected to increase. Limited data are available about the possible patient safety challenges that elderly trauma patients face. The outcomes and characteristics are not described well. Therefore it is essential to correctly evaluate and treat patient for saving lives and improve quality of their life. It is also related with high cost. Therefore we would like to emphasise to approach geraitric patients with trauma in detail.

Course Objectives

• Getting an overview of aging and effects on the body
• Understanding the mechanism of injury and impact on elder patients
• Understanding treatment approaches and emergence approach
• Discussing Post-trauma care 

Who Should Attend?

• Doctors
• Healthcare Providers
• Healthcare Policy Makers Anyone who wants to learn about geriatric trauma