Analysis of epidemiology in 2 055 trauma patients
- VernacularTitle:2055例创伤患者的流行病学分析
- Author:
Hongwei ZENG
;
Zhipeng CHENG
;
Jie HE
;
Bo LI
;
Xindong WANG
;
Bin ZHU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Prehospital emergency medical care;
Traffic accident;
Falling injury
- From:
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine
2006;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the causes and time distribution of trauma in prehospital patients. Methods The data of 2 055 trauma patients of our department admitted from January 2003 to March 2005 were analyzed. Results ① The mortality was 1.9%. ②723 patients (35.2%) were common trauma,and 32 had falling injuries (4.4%) with 18 dead including 12 at scene and 6 in emergency room. ③1 332 were Traffic accidents (64.8%) including 13 dead associated with bike , electric bicycle and motorbike. At the same time, there were 566 patients from 18:00 to 24:00 including 298 patients(52.7%) for the drivers after drinking. Conclusion Falling injuries and traffic accidents were the most important cause for death, especially in building spot . So we should enhance the security education for workers in these companies and limit the speed of electric bicycle for the increasing injury and mortality in traffic accidents . Driving after drinking at night should be prohibited too.
