Citation

Rezende Neta DS, Alves AK, Leão Gde M, Araújo AA. Rev. Bras. Enferm. 2012; 65(6): 936-941.

Vernacular Title

Perfil das ocorrências de politrauma em condutores motociclísticos atendidos pelo SAMU de Teresina-PI.

Affiliation

Curso de Graduação em Enfermagem, Faculdade Integral Diferencial, Teresina, PI, Brasil.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Associacao Brasilerira de Enfermagem)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23559171

Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the profile of polytrauma occurrences in motorcycle drivers Service at Mobile Emergency Care of the county of Teresina-PI. We conducted a quantitative and documentary study, with information gathered through the medical records of that service, in 2009. Data collection was conducted from February to March of 2010. The motorcycles were involved in 84% of accidents, and men of 21 to 30 years old were the most affected. The weekend and the urban area recorded more cases. The musculoskeletal trauma (59%) stood out. The alcoholic victims numbered 12%. Mortality was of 1%. We conclude that it is essential to adopt educational measures to ensure the proper behavior of individuals in transit.

Language: pt