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The document covers the topic of falls in geriatric patients, providing insights from various sources. The American Geriatrics Society's updated Beers Criteria on potentially inappropriate medications for older adults is referenced, along with information on fall prevention in the elderly. Additionally, a study on a clinical screening tool for cervical spine injuries after ground-level falls is highlighted. Osteoporosis in females, fall risk screening for people with dementia, and clinical guidelines for spinal stabilization in adult trauma patients are also discussed. The use of anticoagulants in older individuals at risk for falls is examined as well. A systematic review on the global prevalence of falls in older adults is included, along with a comparison of the Canadian C-spine rule and NEXUS in screening for cervical spine injuries. Various resources from journals such as StatPearls, Emergency Medicine Journal, and Journal of Aging and Health are cited, offering a comprehensive overview of falls in geriatric populations and the importance of effective management and prevention strategies in emergency nursing education.

Keywords

falls in geriatric patients

Beers Criteria

fall prevention

cervical spine injuries

osteoporosis

dementia

anticoagulants

global prevalence

screening tool

emergency nursing education