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New tool aimed at care homes developed for use in assessing falls
A new toolkit has been developed for use in care homes when someone has had a fall. It is designed to provide a checklist for clarity when calling for help – and to help decide if it is necessary to call for an emergency ambulance.
- You can download a PDF copy of the poster HERE.
Called I-Stumble, the checklist includes questions to ask someone who has had a fall and the acronym provides a helpful reminder:
I = Intense pain
S= Suspected collapse
T = Trauma to neck/back/head
U =Unusual behaviour
M =Marked difficulty in breathing/chest pain
B =Bleeding freely
L = Loss of consciousness
E = Evidence of Fracture
In all 999 calls remember to keep resident: CALM, STILL & COMFORTABLE.
If any bleeding is present, apply constant direct pressure with a clean dressing.
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