Assessment and prioritization
SPLATT
Symptoms at the time, Previous falls, Location, Activity, Time, Trauma after the fall
The structure used when a fall is being described after the fact, so the account captures the circumstances and not only the injury.
What each letter stands for
- 1 Symptoms at the time of the fall.
- 2 Previous falls.
- 3 Location of the fall.
- 4 Activity at the time.
- 5 Time of day.
- 6 Trauma sustained.
How it gets tested
A recall item in safety and gerontology content.
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