IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-9844
Online ISSN: 2456-9615
CODEN : IIJFA2
IP International Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicological Sciences (IJFMTS) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2016 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be more...Original Article
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Volume : 4, Issue : 4, Year : 2019
Article Page : 140-142
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfmts.2019.032
Abstract
Introduction: Roads are considered a sign of development bringing a lot of advantages to people of this planet. Yet, growth of road network has brought road crashes leading to premature deaths and frequently morbidity and disability of productive age group. A study has been designed to study the pattern of injuries and associated demographic factors.
Aim & Objective: To record the pattern of injuries after conducting the examination of the victims of Road Traffic Accident and study the demographic factors.
Results: A total of 226 patients were examined who were victims of road traffic accidents. Among victims 190 were male (84.07%) and 36 (15.93%) were female. 30.97% cases were seen in 21-30 years age group which was highest in different age distribution. Abrasions were most common in non fatal accidents (54.62%) followed by contusion (20.25%). The most common anatomical part to be injured is lower limb (37.39%) followed by upper limb and face. Among fractures, upper limb fractures (n=22) were more common than lower limb fractures (n=12). Most of the victims were two-wheeler riders ie 38.20%. The most common site of accident was the straight roads (45.13%) followed by highways.
Conclusion: It may be concluded that there is urgent need to address the epidemic carnage on the roads. Road traffic deaths are to a great extent preventable if due care is taken both by individual and also by the administrative authorities.
Keywords: Road Traffic Accidents, Injuries, Accident and Emergency Department.
How to cite : Chaturvedi Y, Khan R N, Rautji R, Radhakrishna K V, Pattern of injuries in road traffic accidents cases reporting to accident and emergency department of a hospital in Maharashtra. IP Int J Forensic Med Toxicol Sci 2019;4(4):140-142
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