Epidemiological Trends of Trauma in Tertiary Care Centre in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka, India

Dsouza, Caren; Rao, Vinay V; Kumar, Ashish; Diaz, Erel

doi:10.7860/jcdr/2014/8643.4109

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“…Similarly in study done by Dsouza et al, Kalaiselvan et al and Ghimire A et al, injuries due to fall was being the most common mode of injury. 8,13,14 In the present study, association of alcohol consumption was seen in 663 (24.71%) patients with fall as mode of injury, 108 (15.2%) were those with RSA, whereas 8 patients were victims of assault. We could not screen for other intoxications attributable to drugs, due to nonavailability of regular testing at our institution.…”

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“…Similar observation was made by Dsouza et al (M:F-2.3:1). 8 Samuel et al in their study on epidemiology of injuries at a tertiary care center in Malawi, found that males (75.7%) were predominating in total injured patients. 9 Several possible reasons for this have been suggested including greater number of vehicles driven by males and more participation in high risk activities, i.e.…”

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One year study of epidemiology of trauma patients admitted in the main tertiary care hospital of the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh

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Background: Trauma in Himachal Pradesh is an increasingly significant problem, particularly in light of rapid development and increasing motorization. In the state of Himachal due to the predominantly hilly terrain people are more vulnerable to accidents, resulting in various injuries. Moreover, an increase in industrialization, ongoing construction of hydel projects and subsequent increase in accidents have also affected an increase in the incidence of trauma. Social and environmental changes are resulting in alterations in epidemiology of trauma. The present study was done to study the pattern, cause, mode and burden of trauma in patients presenting to IGMC Shimla.Methods: This prospective study was done on 4267 patients of trauma admitted to various departments of IGMC, Shimla during the period from June 2014 to May 2015. Detailed history of the patient, mode of injury was collected. Complete trauma profile and blood investigations were done in all patients. Postmortem findings of the trauma victims who died in IGMC or who were brought dead due to trauma were recorded. Results: The mean age of the patients in the study was 33.56 years. Male preponderance was noted (M:F-2.7:1). The commonest mode of injury was due to fall (75.60%). Of the total, 72.39% patients admitted with isolated injuries confined to one particular region, 11.72% patients with multiple injuries with in a single region, 13.01% patients with polytrauma, and 2.44% patients with burns. The rate of mortality was 2.06% (n=88).Conclusions: Improved infrastructure, behavior patterns of the individuals, can decrease the rate of trauma in the state. Development of strong and supportive management policies by the emergency departments in hospitals can reduce the mortality rate related with trauma.

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“…The findings from our study are in agreement with other studies where majority of the RTA victims were males. [8][9][10][11][12][13][14] The difference may probably be due to the reason that males tend to travel more for work related and other purposes.…”

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A study on victims of road traffic accidents attending casualty in a tertiary care hospital, Khammam

Neeluri

Anga²

2018

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: As per global status report on road safety 2015, 1.25 million road traffic deaths occurred every year. Most common cause of death among those aged 15-29 years was road traffic accidents. The objectives of the study were to study the socio-demographic profile of the victims of road traffic accidents, to identify the risk factors responsible for road traffic accidents and to identify the various presenting injuries of road traffic accident victims.Methods: It was a Hospital based cross sectional study. Victims of road traffic accidents attending casualty during July 2011 – June 2012 were studied. A pretested semi structured questionnaire was administered. A total of 280 road traffic accident victims were interviewed during the study period. Data was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results were expressed as proportions for different study variables.Results: Out of the 280 victims, majority 206 (73.57%) of study participants were males. The highest numbers of victims (34.20%) were between 21-30 years of age group. 40.71% were using two wheelers. Most of the accidents took place in the evening (6 pm to 12 am) i.e. 39.10%. Most common site of presenting injury was lower limb (40.71%). In this study 22.5% were under influence of alcohol while driving.Conclusions: Road traffic accidents were more in young age groups and in males. Road safety education should be promoted.

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“…Similar findings were drawn by various authors. 15,16 This can be attributed to hurry to get back to home after completion of their work, poor light conditions and fatigue dur to all day long work.…”

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A study of injury characteristics in road traffic accidents by different road user category

Lilhare

Swarnkar

2016

Int Surg J

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Background:Trauma is one of the oldest subjects in medical science because it appeared just as early as human being came to the earth. At the same time trauma is also a novel subject, because trauma has been strikingly increasing with the high-speed development of economical construction, traffic transport and sharp increase of vehicles in number. Therefore, trauma is called the twin brother of the modem civilization. Accidents occur not only due to ignorance but also due to carelessness, thoughtlessness and over confidence. Human, vehicular and environmental factors play role before, during and after a road traffic accidents (RTA). Road traffic injuries are partially predictable and hence preventable.Methods: this was prospective observational study in which all cases of road traffic accident victims admitted to the hospital (AVBRH) between July 2014 to September 2016, were analyzed statistically with respect to their demographic profile, injury characteristics and outcome.Results:This study showed that motorcyclists were predominantly affected (77.3%) in RTA. Males (80.67%) in the working age group 21-40 years (64.66%) were most commonly affected leading to huge economic losses to their families. Majority RTA took place between 4pm to 12am (57.33 %), on Sundays and Saturday (41.66%) and during summer season (52.67%). Extremity injury (67%) was the most common injury followed by craniocerebral injuries (58.33%). Maximum mortality was seen in LMV/HMV occupants (25%).Conclusions:Road traffic accidents are preventable. Strict traffic laws and penalties have to be imposed to curb this ever growing menace.

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Epidemiological Trends of Trauma in Tertiary Care Centre in Dakshina Kannada District of Karnataka, India

Abstract: There has been an alarming increase in the number of trauma cases in the past decade. The target age group being the most productive one; it affects the economy directly . There is a need of urgent protective measures which are required for the benefit of the community.

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One year study of epidemiology of trauma patients admitted in the main tertiary care hospital of the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh

One year study of epidemiology of trauma patients admitted in the main tertiary care hospital of the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh

A study on victims of road traffic accidents attending casualty in a tertiary care hospital, Khammam

A study of injury characteristics in road traffic accidents by different road user category

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