20,000 People Injured After Falls from the Bed

Nearly 20,000 people annually are admitted to accident and emergency wards in England after falling out of their beds.

These incidences of falls from beds are more common than falls from ladders which is 6,400 annually, according to The NHS Information Centre.

Accident and Trauma Care - Golden Hour - Taking Care - Don’t
Accident and trauma care is an important public health challenge that requires immediate attention. Injury (trauma) is the leading cause of death for all age groups under the age of 44.

NHS Information Centre chief executive Tim Straughan said: ‘Our figures show a rise in the number of hospital admissions for falls – from those who fall out of bed to people taking a tumble out of a tree. While falls are common and often minor, the report highlights the number of hospital admissions due to injuries from falls, particularly among women over 80, who represent nearly a third of all such admissions.’

Source-Medindia

Vitamin D From Sunshine Prevents Falls In Elderly
Vitamin D gathered from regular exposure to sunshine prevents falls in elderly, say scientists with the Neuroscience Research Australia. It is particularly true of men, they note.

Due to Nursing Staff Shortfalls, Risk of Hospital Patient Mortality Increases
Nurses are the front-line caregivers to hospital patients, coordinating and providing direct care and delivering it safely and reliably.

Accuracy of Fracture Risk Assessment Models Enhanced by Inclusion of Falls History
A new study that shows how the inclusion of falls history would greatly improve the accuracy of fracture prediction mode