RESUMO: Pesquisa com o objetivo de descrever as características clínicas e epidemiológicas de motociclistas com trauma cranioencefálico (TCE). Estudo descritivo, retrospectivo e documental realizado em hospital público de referência do Estado de Pernambuco. Foram analisados 564 prontuários de motociclistas atendidos no hospital, no período de novembro a dezembro de 2012. A maioria dos motociclistas era do sexo masculino (84,05%), solteira (86,87%), na faixa etária de 15-34 anos (72,8%). A queda foi o principal tipo de impacto com 292(51,6%) ocorrências. Quanto ao tipo de TCE, a maioria foi considerada leve -415(73,60%). O óbito ocorreu em cerca de 5% dos casos e 465(82,44%) tiveram alta clínica. Conclui-se que essas informações podem auxiliar na organização da rede de urgência e emergência e na implantação de estratégias de prevenção de acidentes. Palavras-Chave: Acidentes de trânsito; traumatismo cranioencefálico; motocicletas; hospitais de emergência.ABSTRACT: This descriptive study of clinical and epidemiological features of motorcyclists with traumatic brain injury (TBI) analyzed data from 564 medical records of motorcyclists treated at a public referral hospital in Pernambuco State from November to December 2012. Most of the motorcyclists were male (84.05%), single (86.87%), and aged 15-34 years (72.8%). The main impact type was falls (292; 51.6%) and most TBIs were mild (415; 73.60%). Death occurred in about 5% of cases, and 465(82.44%) were discharged from the clinic. It was concluded that this information can assist in organizing emergency care services and implementing accident prevention strategies.
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