Title: The FaSS and the Furious

Hosts: Vicky Gibson, Mark Garside

Guest(s): James Frith

Opening question: What was your most embarrassing fall?

Main Topic: Falls and Syncope

Discussion Points:

• Why are falls an issue?
• Why are some patients resistant to seeking help?
• What are the common and easily overlooked causes of falls?
• How should you assess someone who has presented following a fall?
• What can be done on the wards to prevent falls?
• What happens in a Falls and Syncope department (and what exactly is a Tilt Table Test)?
• What are the current advances in falls/ongoing projects?
• Where can juniors spend more time to get more experience, and what services are available as an outpatient/in the community?

CotEcast Commandments:

1. Never write “Mechanical Fall"
2. Take a careful history
3. Review the meds, & refer to physical and occupational therapists

References, Links, Resources:

- aeme.org.uk/mini-gems- https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/falls- http://www.ageuk.org.uk/health-wellbeing/keeping-fit/falls-prevention/exercise-regularly/

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