@article{ref1,
title="Epidemiological and clinical profile of fatality in vulnerable road users at a high volume trauma center",
journal="Journal of emergencies, trauma and shock",
year="2018",
author="Radjou, Angeline Neetha and Kumar, S. Mohan",
volume="11",
number="4",
pages="282-287",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Motorized two-wheelers, pedestrians, and cyclists are termed vulnerable road users (VRUs).Globally up to 50% of road deaths involve VRU and up to 80% in developing and rapidly motorizing economies. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to study the prehospital and clinical profile of fatally injured VRU. This would help in informed decision-making regarding prevention and trauma care infrastructure. <br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: A hospital-based study was performed at a Trauma Centre in Puducherry from January 2013 to June 2014 (18 months). Puducherry is a union territory of India in the state of Tamil Nadu. A total of 193 deaths due to Road traffic accident were included in this study. The demographics, prehospital findings, and the clinical progress of fatally injured VRU are described. <br><br>RESULTS: More than 80% of road traffic collision/crash deaths involved VRU of which the elderly comprised a significant proportion. Alcohol was a serious issue even in the elderly pedestrian. This study revealed specific injury patterns and severity. Head injury was the most common cause of death. Early deaths, that is within 24 h of injury was common at 50%. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The majority of deaths were in the early phase of trauma hence mandating a strong call for prevention, along with strengthening of trauma care.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0974-2700",
doi="10.4103/JETS.JETS_55_17",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/JETS.JETS_55_17"
}