Orthostatic hypotension, falls and in-hospital mortality among elderly patients with and without type 2 diabetes
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DOI: 10.1097/hjh.0000000000003338
Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate the association of falls and in-hospital mortality with the presence of orthostatic hypotension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The study also aims to identify whether the orthostatic hypotension assessed at 1 min… read more here.
Keywords: orthostatic hypotension; hypotension; falls hospital; hospital mortality ... See more keywords
Prevention of falls in hospital
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DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.17-4-360
Abstract: ABSTRACT Falls among inpatients are the most frequently reported safety incident in NHS hospitals. 30–50% of falls result in some physical injury and fractures occur in 1–3%. No fall is harmless, with psychological sequelae leading… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; safety; falls hospital; prevention falls ... See more keywords