TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Epidemiological and clinical profile of fatality in vulnerable road users at a high volume trauma center
JO  - Journal of emergencies, trauma and shock
A1  - Radjou, Angeline Neetha
A1  - Kumar, S. Mohan
SP  - 282
EP  - 287
VL  - 11
IS  - 4
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0974-2700
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/JETS.JETS_55_17
ID  - ref1
ER  -