Traumatic Injury in the Older Adult: A Review and What's New

Activity Summary

Adults 65 years of age and older make up the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States. Traumatic injury in older adults is also increasing. In this session, we review the pathophysiological changes that come with aging and how they apply to trauma in the older adult. Best practices and management considerations for the older adult trauma patient are also discussed, including the 2023 American College of Surgeons updated trauma standards. Audience members have the opportunity to apply to this information through an interactive case study. Pharmacology content = 10%

Objectives

Describe pathophysiological changes related to aging in the context of geriatric trauma.
Identify factors contributing to increased incidence and worse outcomes in the geriatric trauma population.
Apply current best practices in the management of the geriatric trauma patient.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.