Megan O'Toole assists in the treatment of injured patients as the Assistant Trauma Coordinator at Memorial Regional Health. Falls are a common cause, particularly among the elderly population.
O'Toole remarked, "People fall." Additionally, elderly adults who fall may break their hip or have a brain injury, both of which can hasten the decline in their health. Therefore, we want to do everything in our power to stop those falls.
O'Toole has worked intermittently as a nurse at MRH for 13 years. She most recently worked as a flight nurse before taking up her present position in the emergency department. She is committed to ensuring the safety of her neighbors. Her major priority is teaching her community how to prevent falls.
She stated, "Many of our trauma patients are fall patients." Additionally, once a patient
Review your medications with your physician.
Certain medications, like those for blood pressure and nerve pain, can cause you to feel drowsy or dizzy. Others, such as anticoagulants, raise the risk of bleeding. Additionally, there are several drug interactions that increase the risk of falls. Therefore, O'Toole advised talking to your doctor about your prescriptions and if you really need to be taking them all.
MRH Emergency Care
Memorial Regional Health is available to you around-the-clock for any emergency requirements. Two suites, an ambulance and EMT personnel, a specific helicopter pad for required transfers, round-the-clock operating rooms, and more are features of our top-notch Level IV trauma center.
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Practice your strength and balance.
According to O'Toole, elderly persons can rapidly become more stronger and more stable by walking and performing basic exercises. She recommends doing seated exercises with bands, stretching for more mobility, and practicing getting in and out of chairs several times a day. She also advocates standing on one foot with assistance nearby as necessary.
Physical therapy, home health visits, and/or community exercise groups might be an excellent place to start for individuals who require a bit more guidance or supervision.
She advised working toward the ability to stand up off the ground on your own since it's a fantastic objective and a sign of general strength and balance.
Examine your eyes.
In the event that your prescription is out of date, you run the risk of
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