Table 4 Falls characteristics and post-fall neurological assessment (N = 934)
Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
Fall height | |
Standing/ambulating | 510 (54.6) |
Sitting | 167 (18.0) |
Fall out of bed | 245 (26.2) |
Other | 12 (1.2) |
Witnessed fall | 274 (29.3) |
Head strike | 222 (23.8) |
Lost consciousness or amnesia | 26 (2.8) |
Presence of distracting injury | 63 (6.8) |
Drop in GCS > 2 pointsa | 29 (3.1) |
Neurological symptoms or deficit | 48 (5.1) |
New or worsening confusion | 22 (2.4) |
Focal deficit | 10 (1.1) |
Severe headache | 5 (0.5) |
Vomiting | 1 (0.1) |
Seizure | 6 (0.6) |
More than 2 symptoms/signs | 4 (0.4) |