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00925njm 22002777a 4500 dc Llompart-Pou, Juan Antonio author Pérez-Bárcena, Jon author Chico-Fernandez, Mario author Sanchez-Casado, Marcelino author Raurich, Joan Maria author 2017 Geriatric trauma constitutes an increasingly recognized problem. Aging results in a progressive decline in cellular function which leads to a loose of their capacity to respond to injury. Some medications commonly used in this population can mask or blunt the response to injury. Falls constitute the most common cause of trauma and the leading cause of trauma-related deaths in this population. Falls are complicated by the widespread use of antiplatelets and anticoagulants, especially in patients with brain injury. Under-triage is common in this population. Evaluation of frailty could be helpful to solve this issue. Appropriate triaging and early aggressive management with correction of coagulopathy can improve outcome. Limitation of care and palliative measures must be considered in cases with a clear likelihood of poor prognosis. Llompart-Pou JA, Perez-Barcena J, Chico-Fernandez M, Sanchez-Casado M, Raurich JM. Severe trauma in the geriatric population.. World J Crit Care Med. 2017;6(2):99-106. 10.5492/wjccm.v6.i2.99 2220-3141 World Journal of Critical Care Medicine http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13003/17424 28529911 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12105/20389 Elderly patients Geriatric trauma Outcome Severe trauma Triage Severe trauma in the geriatric population.