scholarly journals Effect of law enforcement system (Saher) on maxillofacial injuries caused by road traffic accidents in Riyadh

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 88
Author(s):  
RaedS Almanea ◽  
Nasser Alasseri ◽  
MohammedS Algarni ◽  
SaudS Alajmi ◽  
WaleedS Jeleudan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Maxillofacial Injuries

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>

scholarly journals FREQUENCY OF HELMET USE AMONG MOTORCYCLE RIDERS IN RAWALPINDI

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (04) ◽  
pp. 663-668
Author(s):  
BABAR MUMTAZ ◽  
Mahmood Ahmed ◽  
MUHAMMAD HUSSAIN KHAN ◽  
Ayesha Mahmood ◽  
MOHAMMAD WASIF KHAN
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Medicine Department ◽  
Helmet Use ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Traffic Law Enforcement ◽  
Mandatory Use

Objective: To find the frequence of helmet use as a safety tool andto investigate how many of the motorcyclists are aware of the beneficial effects of using a helmet. Design: A crosssectional study. Place and Duration of Study: In Community Medicine Department of Foundation University MedicalCollege, Rawalpindi from March 2007 to September 2007. Material and Methods: A total of 1000 questionnaires wererandomly distributed among motorcyclists during visits to Lalkurti, Saddar and Karchi chowk in Rawalpindi. Inclusioncriteria included those motor bike rider volunteering to participate in the study.44 responses were invalid and the totalvalid responses were therefore 956. No incentive was offered for participation in the study and no individual follow- upwas possible. Results: From a total sample size of 956 riders 541 were putting on a helmet and 415 were without thehelmet. The frequence of helmet use was therefore 56.6% and that the use non user is 43.4%. A bog majority i.e 80.7%of the respondents left that use of helmet while riding a motorbike should be mandatory while only 19.3% left that itshould be the discretion of the riders.57.6% of the riders left that in case of pillion riding both the riders should put onthe helmet while 42.4% did not support the idea. Conclusion: The study implies that we need to enact and enforcepolicy intervention for mandatory use of helmet, effective traffic law enforcement and imparting awareness among ourmasses especially the younger generation to reduce Road Traffic Accidents. Print and electronic media should beutilize extensively to disseminate basic traffic knowledge at all levels of the society.

scholarly journals Maxillofacial Injuries Related to Road Traffic Accidents: A Five Year Multi Center Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. s-0039-1694708
Author(s):  
Utsav Singh Gurung ◽  
Gaurav Singh ◽  
Madan Mishra ◽  
Shubhamoy Mondal ◽  
Amit Gaur
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Bone Fractures ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Epidemiological Data ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Maxillofacial Injuries ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Periodic Evaluation

The purpose of this study was to assess the epidemiological data on maxillofacial injuries related to road traffic accidents from two multispecialty medical centers in India, and then evaluate their incidence and pattern. Data were extracted from the medical records of all road traffic accident victims with maxillofacial injuries who reported to the centers between January 2013 and December 2017. Descriptive statistics and chi-square test were used for statistical analysis; significance was set at p < 0.05. Out of 1,110 patients, highest incidence of injuries was observed in the males of age group 20 to 29 years with mean age of 25.95 years (standard deviation, 9.35 years). Head injury, laceration, and tooth luxation were the most common forms of associated injuries. The use of protective helmets and seatbelts was extremely low which was associated to higher risk of facial bone fractures. Violation of traffic rules was the most common etiology behind these accidents. These findings were statistically significant ( p < 0.05). The ever increasing incidence of maxillofacial injuries related to road traffic accidents suggests the need to deal with them promptly and wisely. Keeping an update on the changing pattern of these injuries by continuous recording and periodic evaluation of epidemiological data is helpful in the primary prevention of trauma by evolving a better trauma care program and effective treatment protocol focused on the target groups. The updated data can guide treating physicians in anticipating and diagnosing maxillofacial injuries.

scholarly journals Analysis of the results of rendering first aid in case of maxillofacial injuries suffered in road traffic accidents

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Vladimir Vladimirovich Maslyakov ◽  
Yurii Evlampievich Barachevskii ◽  
Ol'ga Nikolaevna Pavlova ◽  
Dmitrii Aleksandrovich Polikarpov ◽  
Aleksandr Vladimirovich Pimenov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Maxillofacial Injuries ◽  
Special Means ◽  
The Common ◽  
Open Injuries ◽  
Type Of Injury

For achieving the set goal, the author conducted a retrospective research. The study involved the victims of road traffic accidents aged from 18 to 70 years, who suffered maxillofacial injuries; total of 150 victims over the period from 2010 to 2020. The selected topic is a pressing medical and social problem. It is observed that the number of close and open injuries received in road traffic accidents is roughly the same. However, the open injuries qualified as moderate and severe were determined in 45 (30%) cases. The data analysis indicates that in 30.7% of cases, first aid was rendered by bystanders and/or relatives of the victims, who do not have the necessary competence and knowledge for providing such aid; in another 19.3% of cases, first aid was rendered by operational services personnel (traffic police, fire and rescue divisions), who have the necessary knowledge and skills. The absence of necessary skills for rendering first aid to the victims of road traffic accident with such type of injury explains high percentage of mistakes, which amounted to 41.3%. At the same time, the operational services personnel demonstrated good results in rendering first aid; no mistakes were detected. The analysis of the common mistakes indicates the application of physical efforts in the process of removing victims from the vehicle; no special means while the victim's head was not fixated, which causes additional injuries. In six (4.0%) cases, the spoor condition of the victims was mistaken with comatose.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Influencing Factors and commonly Involving Side in Maxillofacial Injuries in Road Traffic Accidents by Motorized Two Wheelers: A Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
Meera Thinakaran ◽  
S Mohanavalli ◽  
G Sree V Bala
Keyword(s):  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Maxillofacial Injuries ◽  
Maxillofacial Injury ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Right ◽  
Two Wheeler

ABSTRACT Introduction Trauma remains to be a leading cause of maxillofacial injury globally. Motorized two wheelers (MTWs) are the main cause of (73%) maxillofacial injuries in the road traffic accidents; in several studies, the right side of maxillofacial injuries was reported as the common side of injury than left side. In our previous study, the percentage of the right side injuries was higher than the left side. Aim The aim of this study is to evaluate the influencing factors of the maxillofacial injury by MTWs and to find the association between the side maxillofacial injuries and the handedness of drivers. Materials and methods Clusters sampling method was used; 20 clusters were selected in Chennai. Motorized twowheeler drivers were selected. Data collected by prepared questionnaires’ were statistically analyzed. Data included the demographic details, type of vehicle, engine capacity, average driving speed, years of driving, regular usage of the helmet, type, mode and frequency of accident, management, influence of alcohol, and use of the helmet at the time of injury. The side of the facial injury and handedness of drivers were recorded. Results From the total of 721 participants, 75.7% were males, 24.3% were females; 46.74% were in the age of 18 to 25; mean age is 29.45. Bikes were 55.9%, scooter 38.2%, moped 8.3%; 59.9% are geared; 50.5% were 80 to 100 cc vehicles types and 37% were 110 to 150 cc types; 62% of male's average speed is 80 km/hour; 53% of female's average speed is less than 40 km/hour. Only 18.06% had used at the time of injury. 39.4% of females had accidents, males had 59.3% (p < 0.0001). Two-wheeler vs two-wheeler accidents were 24.8%; two-wheeler vs four wheeler were 19%; by pedestrians crossing 18.7%; by animal crossing was 16.5%; skid two wheeler 20%. A total of 30.02% were under the influence of alcohol. Right-side injuries were 44.5%; left side 25.9% (p < 0.0001), while 96.9% were right-handers. Conclusion Right-side injuries were common in MTW skid and fall. Speed, type of vehicle, handedness, influence of alcohol, use of helmet, mode of injury, all are the determining factors for pattern and severity of injury. Helmet usage would definitely minimize the head injury to some extent. How to cite this article Mohanavalli S, Thinakaran M, Bala GSV. Evaluation of Influencing Factors and commonly Involving Side in Maxillofacial Injuries in Road Traffic Accidents by Motorized Two Wheelers: A Cross-sectional Study. World J Dent 2017;8(1):49-54.

scholarly journals Analysis of the results of rendering first aid in case of maxillofacial injuries suffered in road traffic accidents

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Vladimir Vladimirovich Maslyakov ◽  
Yurii Evlampievich Barachevskii ◽  
Ol'ga Nikolaevna Pavlova ◽  
Dmitrii Aleksandrovich Polikarpov ◽  
Aleksandr Vladimirovich Pimenov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
First Aid ◽  
Road Traffic Accidents ◽  
Maxillofacial Injuries ◽  
Special Means ◽  
The Common ◽  
Open Injuries ◽  
Type Of Injury

For achieving the set goal, the author conducted a retrospective research. The study involved the victims of road traffic accidents aged from 18 to 70 years, who suffered maxillofacial injuries; total of 150 victims over the period from 2010 to 2020. The selected topic is a pressing medical and social problem. It is observed that the number of close and open injuries received in road traffic accidents is roughly the same. However, the open injuries qualified as moderate and severe were determined in 45 (30%) cases. The data analysis indicates that in 30.7% of cases, first aid was rendered by bystanders and/or relatives of the victims, who do not have the necessary competence and knowledge for providing such aid; in another 19.3% of cases, first aid was rendered by operational services personnel (traffic police, fire and rescue divisions), who have the necessary knowledge and skills. The absence of necessary skills for rendering first aid to the victims of road traffic accident with such type of injury explains high percentage of mistakes, which amounted to 41.3%. At the same time, the operational services personnel demonstrated good results in rendering first aid; no mistakes were detected. The analysis of the common mistakes indicates the application of physical efforts in the process of removing victims from the vehicle; no special means while the victim's head was not fixated, which causes additional injuries. In six (4.0%) cases, the spoor condition of the victims was mistaken with comatose.

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