Trauma Patients 65 and Older With people in the U.S. aging better and living longer, older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups in the country. This has resulted in a steady increase in trauma-related admissions in this population. Consistent with patterns across the nation, at the medical center falls are now the leading cause of unintentional injury in the older adult population, accounting for almost 77% of the admissions. Numerous studies show an increase in death and disability in older adult trauma patients when compared to a younger population; therefore, it is imperative for older adults to be rapidly transported to a trauma center — ideally during the first hour. Minor Moderate Serious Severe Critical-Maximum
Injury Severity Score Age 65 and older
ISS
# PATIENTS
<8 8-15
675 1,331
16-24 25-40 41-75
357 188 4
1%
<1%<1%
1%
1%
4%
1%
1%
2%
6%
10%
35%
8%
Discharge Destination 65+
Injury Patients 65+
12%
LTAC Other Hospice
GSW Assault ATV
83%
34%
Death Rehab
Ped. vs Car Motorcycle Other MVC Fall
Home Health Nursing Home Home
Percentage Admissions 65 and Older 6,000
Total Admits
Admits 55+ Admits 65+
59% 57.8% 59% 63% 65.6% 65% 53%
5,000
56.8%
48.5% 49% 53.7%
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
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