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D S Sidhu1, G S Sodi, A K Banerjee

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College, Patiala.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|January 1, 1993
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This study analyzed trauma victim deaths over one year. Road traffic accidents were the leading cause of mortality, with higher death rates linked to multiple injuries, longer transport times, and severe injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Traumatology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Trauma remains a significant cause of mortality worldwide.
  • Understanding the specific causes and risk factors for trauma mortality is crucial for developing effective prevention and intervention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and causes of mortality among trauma victims.
  • To identify factors associated with increased mortality risk in trauma patients.

Main Methods:

  • A one-year prospective study was conducted.
  • All patients admitted with physical trauma were included in the analysis.
  • Data on causes of death, injury severity, and transportation time were collected.

Main Results:

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  • Road traffic accidents were the leading cause of death (44.71%).
  • Multiple injuries (41.35%), increased transportation time, and higher injury severity scores were associated with higher mortality rates.
  • Other causes included thermal injuries, domestic incidents, agricultural injuries, criminal violence, falls, building collapses, train accidents, and industrial injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Road traffic accidents represent the primary cause of mortality in trauma victims.
  • Prompt medical attention and management of severe and multiple injuries are critical for reducing trauma-related deaths.