Certain classes of medication are more likely to ABPG p78 -New or old medication increase the risk of falls. that may affect their blood pressure? Taking more medications is associated with an ABPG p78 increased risk of falls. Does the patient take greater than 5 medications of any sort? Does the patient report Dizziness in the hospital setting remains a difficult ABPG p72 dizziness or presented diagnostic problem because it has many potential following a fall/collapse? causes and may result from disease in multiple systems. Patients who report unexplained falls or episodes of ABPG p67 collapse should be assessed for the underlying cause. Interventions 10.7.1 Liaise with Medical Officer Review medication, particularly high risk medications SQIG p21. Also: see note under “Other (MO) or Pharmacist for such as sedatives, antidepressants, antipsychotics and Individualised p22. Interventions” review of medication centrally acting pain relief. associated with falls Older people admitted to hospital should have their ABPG p77 medications (prescribed and non-prescribed) reviewed and modified appropriately (and particularly in cases of multiple drug use). Patients on psychoactive medication should have their ABPG p77 medication reviewed and, where possible, discontinued gradually to minimise side effects and reduce their risk of falling.
Certain classes of medication are more likely to increase the risk of falls. Taking more medications is associated with an increased risk of falls. ABPG p78 ABPG p78 -New or old medication that may affect their blood pressure? Does the patient take greater than 5 medications of any sort? Does the patient report dizziness or presented following a fall/collapse? Dizziness in the hospital setting remains a difficult diagnostic problem because it has many potential causes and may result from disease in multiple systems. Patients who report unexplained falls or episodes of collapse should be assessed for the underlying cause. ABPG p72 ABPG p67 Interventions 10.7.1 Liaise with Medical Officer (MO) or Pharmacist for review of medication associated with falls Review medication, particularly high risk medications such as sedatives, antidepressants, antipsychotics and centrally acting pain relief. Older people admitted to hospital should have their medications (prescribed and non-prescribed) reviewed and modified appropriately (and particularly in cases of multiple drug use). Patients on psychoactive medication should have their medication reviewed and, where possible, discontinued gradually to minimise side effects and reduce their risk of falling. SQIG p21. ABPG p77 ABPG p77 Also: see note under “Other Individualised Interventions” p22.
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