An 84-year-old woman presents to emergency department with new confusion and weakness.
An 84-year-old woman presents to emergency department with new confusion and weakness.
Author: Charlotte Davies / Editor: Liz Herrievan / Codes: / Published: 01/07/2025 This blog is another pilot blog to see what you think! It’s a “day in the life” of the Emergency Department (ED) problem buster. I wrote a list of what I did every day, and researched it for a blog. If you think this is great, please let us know – […]
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Fracture of the neck of the femur is a common injury and the incidence is increasing although it is not always easy to diagnose. The majority of fractures are caused by falls in the elderly and the fracture usually occurs through osteoporotic bone
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