238 Dynamics and Implications of Benzodiazepine Administration to Older Adults in the Emergency Departments

Benzodiazepine use in the older adults has been associated with a myriad of adverse effects such as delirium, mechanical fall, fractures, and memory disturbances. Despite their particular risk to this population, there is a concern regarding the frequency of benzodiazepine use in US emergency departments (EDs). In this study we utilize national databases to describe trends in utilization of benzodiazepines in the older adult population.

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