scholarly journals Chest Trauma Experience: Incidence, associated factors, and outcomes among patients in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Waseem M. Hajjar ◽  
Sami A. Al-nassar ◽  
Omar S Almutair ◽  
Abdulrahman H. Alfahadi ◽  
Nawaf H. Aldosari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Chest Trauma ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents

Background and Objective: Worldwide chest trauma is considered one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. There is a lack of sufficient information on the etiology, pattern, and management of these injuries in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the current study was conducted to determine the spectrum of chest trauma and its associated factors among patients admitted to King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A quantitative observational cross-sectional analysis was performed, data obtained from the medical records of the chest trauma patients which were admitted in the thoracic surgery unit, King Khalid University Hospital (KKUH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from January 2013 to Jan 2019. The records of all these patients were reviewed and data were collected and analyzed prospectively. Results: A total of 236 patients (male: 87.3%; mean age: 32.4 years) were included in the analyses. The majority of these chest trauma cases (n=205; 86.9%) were caused by road traffic accidents (RTA). Blunt trauma predominated the cases n=225 (95.3%). Ribs fracture had the highest prevalence among the chest injuries with a number of 150 (63.5%) followed by lung contusion 140 (59.3%). Pneumothorax occurred in 131 (55.5%) and hemothorax occurred in 80 (33.8%) with most common indication for emergency thoracotomy. Extra-thoracic injuries involving the head/brain, limbs, and abdominal organs occurred in 189 (80%). 130 (55%) were intubated and ventilated, and almost half of the patients 115 (48.7%) were required a chest tube insertion. Conclusions: Chest trauma is a major health issue particularly in young male adults and road traffic accidents are the leading cause of chest trauma in Saudi Arabia. Early recognition of the patterns, etiology and appropriate management of trauma reduce the incidence of chest trauma related injuries. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3842 How to cite this:Hajjar WM, Al-Nassar SA, Almutair OS, Alfahadi AH, Aldosari NH, Meo SA. Chest Trauma Experience: Incidence, associated factors, and outcomes among patients in Saudi Arabia. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(2):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.2.3842 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

scholarly journals Clinical profile and outcome of chest trauma: a four year retrospective analysis at a tertiary care centre

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 2519
Author(s):  
Syed Quibtiya Khursheed ◽  
Waseem Ashraf ◽  
Ajaz Ahmad Rather ◽  
Shams-Ul-Bari .
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Chest Trauma ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Chest Injury ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Associated Injuries ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Chest Injuries

Background: Chest trauma comprises about 10-15% of all traumas and 25% of all deaths from traumatic injury. Chest injuries are cause by blunt mechanisms such as road traffic accidents or penetrating mechanisms such as stab and missile injuries. Traumatic chest injuries are the most common cause of preventive mortality and morbidity.Methods: A retrospective study of all patients with chest injury presenting to Emergency Department of SKIMS Medical College, Srinagar was done.  Records of all the patients were retrieved. A complete data regarding age, gender, mode/type of injury, extra thoracic injuries, mode of management and outcome was gathered.Results: A total number of 1429 trauma patients presented to AE of which 160 patients (11.2%) had chest trauma. Majority of the patients (51.87%, n=83) were of age group of 21-40 years. A male preponderance was observed. Road traffic accidents were major causes of blunt chest injury, while gunshot injury was the major causes of penetrating chest injuries. Head and neck injuries were the most common associated injuries. Tube thoracostomy was the commonest modality of management (65%) and (28%) patients were managed conservatively.  Severity of chest trauma and associated injuries coupled with prompt diagnosis and treatment were important factors in efficient management of chest injuries.Conclusions: Chest trauma resulting from road traffic accidents remains the major mechanism of injury. Preventive measures aimed at educating the common masses about traffic rules and strictly implementing them is indispensable to reduce the incidence of chest injuries.

Thoracic trauma in small animals: road traffic accidents

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-19
Author(s):  
Kate Sheard
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Thoracic Trauma ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Positive Outcome ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Trauma Patients ◽  
Small Animals ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Blunt Force Trauma ◽  
Organ Systems

Thoracic trauma is common in small animals and can be caused by a variety of insults from penetrating wounds to blunt force trauma. Patients that have sustained any form of thoracic trauma require immediate attention and intensive nursing care in order to have a positive outcome for the patient. These cases can prove challenging as multiple organ systems can be affected and surgery is often required. However, combined with the appropriate medical care, the outcome can be successful.

scholarly journals Posttraumatic Pneumopericardium: A Sign of Severe Injury or Radiodiagnostic Rarity?

2006 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimír Lonský ◽  
Jiří Manďák ◽  
Jan Harrer ◽  
Martin Tuna ◽  
Petr Dvořák ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transesophageal Echocardiography ◽  
Blunt Chest Trauma ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Chest Trauma ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Severe Injury ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Associated Injuries ◽  
Air Tamponade ◽  
Trauma Injury

We present three cases of pneumopericardium following blunt chest trauma injury. All three patients were victims of road traffic accidents. All had multiple associated injuries and pneumopericardium was found as the additional finding. Pneumopericardium was treated conservatively with thoracic drains placement and patients observation. Transesophageal echocardiography was used as a method of choice for exclusion of cardiac air tamponade. All three patients survived.

scholarly journals Visual Function of Drivers and its Relation to the Occurrence of Road Traffic Accidents in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (B) ◽  
pp. 1016-1020
Author(s):  
Sulaiman Aldakhil ◽  
Godwin Ovenseri-Ogbomo ◽  
Majid Moafa ◽  
Waleed Alghamdi ◽  
Muhammed Alluwimi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Binocular Vision ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Health Examination ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Good Visual Acuity ◽  
History Of ◽  
Eye Examination

BACKGROUND: The mortality rate due to road traffic accidents (RTA) is significantly high in Saudi Arabia (SA) compared to other countries. The visual function which includes good visual acuity (VA) and binocular vision are very important factors that can contribute to the incidence of RTA. AIM: The aim of this study is to investigate the association between refractive errors (REs) and the RTA in SA. METHODS: A total of 354 participants (mean age 22.67 ± 3.22 years) were recruited randomly to participate in this study from the population of Qassim district. Data collected using the questionnaire included participants’ age, sex, and education level, ocular and medical history, driving history as well as history of RTA. Ocular health examination including VA, RE measurements, and binocular vision function vision was measured and analyzed. RESULTS: The results of this study show that 48.3% of drivers had some form of REs with 3.4% being visually impaired. 217 (61.3%) of participants have had an RTA, and 119 (54.9%) of them have had more than two accidents in the past two years. The findings show no significant association between the occurrence of RTA and uncorrected REs or binocular vision dysfunction. CONCLUSION: Our data showed significantly higher rate of RTA among Saudi drivers which is much higher than any country in the world. The current Saudi regulations for obtaining driving license need to be modified, with implementing a comprehensive eye examination prior to acquiring or renewing drivers’ licenses.

A study on road traffic accidents in Arar, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 451
Author(s):  
MuharibM Alshammari ◽  
NagahM Abo El-Fetoh ◽  
MushrefS Alshammari ◽  
AbdulazizS Alshammari ◽  
AbdulazizM Alsharari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents

Aetiological factors contributing to road traffic accidents in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

1996 ◽  
Vol 116 (5) ◽  
pp. 304-311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatin H. Nofal ◽  
Abdalla A. W. Saeed ◽  
Charles C. Anokute
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Riyadh City

Alcohol in Medicolegal Cases Seen at Jordan University Hospital

1998 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
K A Hadidi ◽  
A H Battah ◽  
S Hinnawi
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Alcohol Intake ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
The Other ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Blood Alcohol ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents

The magnitude of alcohol-associated incidents in relation to medicolegal cases, including road traffic accidents and acts of violence, has not been evaluated in Jordan. Between 1993 and 1995, 825 such cases received at Jordan University Hospital were screened for the presence of alcohol. Blood alcohol was positive in 9.1% of vehicle passengers, 9.6% of pedestrians, 12.4% of cases involving violence, 13.6% of drivers, 65% of cases brought by police and in 12.5% of other cases. Blood alcohol concentrations (BAC) ranged from 10–350 mg/dL. BAC of more than 50 mg/dL was found in 65% and 55% of driver and violence cases respectively, and in 33% to 69% of the other categories. Alcohol may have contributed to some of these incidents. In cases with positive BAC, prior alcohol intake was frequently denied. There was no association between cases with positive BAC and a particular time, date or occasion.

scholarly journals Maxillofacial Injuries Due to Road Traffic Accidents in Saudi Arabia: A Review of Incidence, Demographic Factors & Prevention Strategies

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1386
Author(s):  
Kamran Bokhari Syed
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Seat Belt ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Traffic Monitoring ◽  
World Health ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Maxillofacial Injuries

<p><strong>Background</strong>: World Health Organization has estimated that nearly 25% of all injuries fatalities worldwide are a result of road traffic crashes with 90% of the fatalities occurring in low and middle income countries. Trauma in Saudi Arabia is a major public health problem with increasing rates of mortality and morbidity.</p><p><strong>Objectives</strong>: To review the incidence of maxillofacial injuries due to road traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia and to highlight the etiological factors, the current preventive strategies and suggestions to reduce such injuries.</p><p><strong>Material and Methods</strong>: This review was conducted through literature search over a period of 25 years. The key words included in the search include road traffic injuries, maxillofacial trauma, Saudi Arabia. The search was conducted through search engines and which included Google, science direct, pub med. A total of 56 reference articles and web pages were reviewed. 31 of these references are cited in this review. The demographic factors involved in road traffic accidents, the existing legislation in the country as cited in the literature, primary care system and recent advances in management are highlighted in this review article.</p><p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: Trauma is a preventable cause of death, morbidity, depression and unemployment. Simple measures such as seat belt legislation, traffic monitoring, creation of awareness among youth will significantly bring down loss of lives. This will create a better society to live and enjoy life.</p>

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