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Chapter 6 - Geriatric Trauma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 August 2019

Alex Koyfman
Affiliation:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Brit Long
Affiliation:
San Antonio Military Medical Center
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Summary

While elderly patients comprise a small percentage of total major trauma patients (8–12%), they represent a disproportionate percentage of trauma mortalities and costs (15–30%, Figures 6.1 and 6.2).

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Print publication year: 2019

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