Population estimates projects a significant increase in the geriatric population making elderly trauma patients more\r\ncommon. The geriatric trauma patients experience higher incidence of pre-existing medical conditions, impaired\r\nage-dependent physiologic reserve, use potent drugs and suffer from trauma system related shortcomings that\r\ninfluence outcomes. To improve adjustments for older age in pre-hospital assessment and care, several initiatives\r\nshould be implemented. Decision-makers should make system revisions and introduce advanced point-of-care\r\ninitiatives to improve outcome after trauma for the elderly.
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