Table 1:
The characteristics of falls in the patients who have experienced a stroke
The falls | N°/Percentage | |
---|---|---|
Place | Near the bed | 143 (56.7) |
In the room | 32 (12.7) | |
In the hallway | 31 (12.3) | |
In the toilet | 43 (17.1) | |
Second place | 3 (1.2) | |
Time | Morning | 37 (14.7) |
Before noon | 20 (7.9) | |
Afternoon | 53 (21) | |
Night | 142 (56.3) | |
Without | 131 (52) | |
Consequence | Minor scratch/hematoma | 109 (43.3) |
Suture wound | 11 (4.4) | |
Open fracture | 1 (0.4) | |
Applied therapy after fall | Antitetanus protection | 60 (23.8) |
Antibiotics | 30 (11.9) | |
Elevation of limbs and lining | 146 (57.9) | |
Analgesics | 90 (35.7) | |
Sedatives | 113 (44.8) | |
Orthopedic consultation | 50 (19.8) |