Publications by authors named "Nathan Flescher"
Kans J Med
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on elderly patients (65+) with fall-related injuries who were also infected with COVID-19, analyzing their hospital outcomes.
- A total of 807 patients were reviewed, where 16% were tested for COVID-19, resulting in a 17% positivity rate among those tested, showcasing common comorbidities like hypertension and diabetes.
- The findings highlighted significant complications such as respiratory failure and a 19% in-hospital mortality rate, suggesting that COVID-19 poses a severe risk for older adults with fall injuries.
