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Effect of orthostatic hypotension on falls risk

Julie Windsor

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AbstractWindsor J et al (2016) Orthostatic hypotension 1: effect of orthostatic hypotension on falls risk.Orthostatic hypotension (OH) occurs frequently in older patients, particularly when they are in hospital. It can cause lightheadedness, unsteadiness and falls. Nurses should understand the physi

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AbstractWindsor J et al (2016) Orthostatic hypotension 1: effect of orthostatic hypotension on falls risk.Orthostatic hypotension (OH) occurs frequently in older patients, particularly when they are in hospital. It can cause lightheadedness, unsteadiness and falls. Nurses should understand the physi

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AbstractWindsor J et al (2016) Orthostatic hypotension 1: effect of orthostatic hypotension on falls risk.Orthostatic hypotension (OH) occurs frequently in older patients, particularly when they are in hospital. It can cause lightheadedness, unsteadiness and falls. Nurses should understand the physi

Key concepts: Orthostatic vital signs, Lightheadedness, Medicine, Anesthesia, Blood pressure, Internal medicine

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