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What are elderly patients at risk for when they have trauma to their ribs?

According to research, older adults with rib fractures face a significantly higher risk of pneumonia and mortality compared to younger counterparts, even from less severe trauma. This stark difference raises the critical question: what are elderly patients at risk for when they have trauma to their ribs?

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What Is the Geriatric Trauma Outcome Score?

According to research, trauma-related mortality is significantly higher for older adults, even with similar injury severity compared to younger patients. The geriatric trauma outcome score (GTOS) was developed as a prognostic tool to better account for the unique physiological vulnerabilities of seniors.

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