Characterization of trauma in elderly assisted in a mobile emergency care service

Characterization of trauma in elderly assisted in a mobile emergency care service

Trauma in the elderly is a common event, requiring trained professionals in this area. This study aimed at characterizing the occurrence of trauma in the elderly assisted at the Mobile Emergency Care Service, João Pessoa Region - Paraíba, Brazil. This is a documental, retrospective study, conducted...

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Main Authors: Fabiana Maria Rodrigues Lopes de Oliveira, Maria das Graças Melo Fernandes, Keylla Talitha Fernandes Barbosa, Maria Auxiliadora Pereira, Kamyla Félix Oliveira dos Santos, Tainara Barbosa Nunes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará 2013-11-01
Series:Rev Rene
Subjects:
Elderly;
Wounds and Injuries;
External Causes
Accidental Falls
Online Access:http://www.revistarene.ufc.br/revista/index.php/revista/article/view/1344/pdf_1

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