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Sahoo Saddichha¹, Mukul Kumar Saxena

¹Division of Clinical Research, Emergency Management and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Indian Journal of Community Medicine : Official Publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine

|July 8, 2010

Summary

Medical emergencies in Goa are primarily road traffic accidents and drowning, disproportionately affecting young males. Emergency services should focus on high-incidence areas like Salcette and Bardez to improve response for this demographic.

Keywords:

Emergencies Goa medical emergency

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Emergency Medicine
Epidemiology

Background:

Goa faces a high incidence of medical emergencies, predominantly from road traffic accidents and drowning.
Accident rates have surpassed 4000 annually, with an expected 10% increase, highlighting a growing public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a cross-sectional survey of medical emergencies in Goa.
To identify and categorize the types of emergencies presenting to emergency departments.

Main Methods:

A stratified random sampling design was employed across three major government hospitals in Goa.
Emergency medical technicians recorded all presenting emergencies on specially designed data sheets.
Data analysis involved stratification and mapping of emergency types and origins.

Main Results:

GMC Hospital managed the majority of emergencies (62%), with accidents/assaults and fever being the most common (17% each).
Most emergencies were non-critical, with a 1% mortality rate.
Emergencies were concentrated in Salcette and Bardez, primarily affecting young males (19-45 years); males experienced more accidents, while females presented with pregnancy-related emergencies.

Conclusions:

Emergency services in Goa require targeted interventions for young males.
Increased resource allocation is recommended for Salcette (South Goa) and Bardez (North Goa) due to higher emergency concentrations.