Characterization of trauma in elderly assisted in a mobile emergency care service

• Main Authors: Fabiana Maria Rodrigues Lopes de Oliveira (Author), Maria das Graças Melo Fernandes (Author), Keylla Talitha Fernandes Barbosa (Author), Maria Auxiliadora Pereira (Author), Kamyla Félix Oliveira dos Santos (Author), Tainara Barbosa Nunes (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Federal do Ceará, 2013-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Trauma in the elderly is a common event, requiring trained professionals in this area. This study aimed at characterizing the occurrence of trauma in the elderly assisted at the Mobile Emergency Care Service, João Pessoa Region - Paraíba, Brazil. This is a documental, retrospective study, conducte...