Indications for Geriatric Consultation In Trauma Patients

Purpose

Identify criteria for early geriatric consultation and geriatric expertise on the multidisciplinary trauma care team at the time of admission in order to optimize care of geriatric trauma patients throughout his/her hospital stay.

Criteria for Consultation

All patients >75 years of age at the time of admission.

For patients age 65-75 years of age, consider geriatric consultation if any of the following conditions are present on admission:

Dementia

Greater than or equal to 10 home prescription medications

greater than or equal to 2 ED or inpatient hospital admissions in the last 6 months

Not living independently at the time of admission (i.e. residents of nursing facilities or assisted living facilities)

Provider discretion

Author(s)

Trauma Operations Committee

Katherine Maliszewski, MD PhD, Geriatrics Trauma Liaison

Last Updated

June, 2023