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My mother, 98, fell, has no pain, sleeps a lot. her scoliosis became severe, can't sit up, can't stand. take to er now or wait for ortho tues app?

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Take to: ER and have long term management for pain control. May consider hospice care at home for pain and comfort management

Answered 5/24/2015

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Er: Inability to stand or walk in a 98 year old patient who is lethargic calls for an ER evaluation and probable hospital admission tonight. I feel it's too dangerous to postpone an examination as possible problems include occult fractures, stroke, head injury, infection.

Answered 5/26/2015

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