Title of the Study: a Retrospective Analysis of the Pattern and Severity of Injuries in Victims of Road Traffic Accidents in Karachi, Pakistan during 2010-2011

2013 ◽  
Vol 03 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayesha Ahmed
Author(s):  
Shubhra Das ◽  
Dipak Bhuyan ◽  
Sujit Addya

Background: Ocular trauma is a well-known cause of blindness and visual impairment and in industrialised nations it has become the reason for extended hospitalization of ophthalmologic patients. Anually, there are in excess of 2 million cases of ocular trauma, with more than 40,000 individuals sustaining significant visual impairment on a permanent basis. The aim of the present study was to study the pattern of ocular involvement in variety of road traffic accidents, attending the emergency department of Gauhati Medical College and Hospitals; analyse and correlate various factors playing roles in etiology and evaluate the final visual outcome. Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary care centre in which retrospective analysis of 500 cases, who sustained injury involving any part of eye due to road traffic accidents attending emergency department from 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2016, was performed. Results: The predominant age group was between 21-30 years of age with males (75.2%) dominating over female (24.8%). Lid injury in the form of abrasions, lacerations, oedema to full thickness tear, is the commonest presentation in majority of the studies. RTA is more common in rainy and winter months and during the daytime. Two (2) wheelers is the common type of vehicle involved. Final visual outcome in the present study is good and comparable to other studies. Conclusions: Driving under the influence of alcohol is an important etiology in Northeast India. A significant section of the patients were driving two-wheelers and not following the safety precautions as advised, which calls for rigorous implementation of traffic rules. Last but not the least, it is often said that the prevention is the best way to minimise such unwanted events. Public sensitisation, strict adherence to traffic rules and improved roads are some of the few steps that can go a long way to reduce such events. 


2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (08) ◽  
pp. 20531-20536
Author(s):  
Nusrat Shamima Nur ◽  
M. S. l. Mullick ◽  
Ahmed Hossain

Background: In Bangladesh fatality rate due to road traffic accidents is rising sharply day by day. At least 2297 people were killed and 5480 were injured in road traffic accidents within 1st six months of 2017.Whereas in the previous year at 2016 at least 1941 people were killed and 4794 were injured within the 1st six months. No survey has been reported in Bangladesh yet correlating ADHD as a reason of impulsive driving which ends up in a road crash.


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 187-191
Author(s):  
Anjankar Ashish P ◽  
Anjankar Vaibhav P ◽  
Anjankar Anil J ◽  
Kanyal Lata

COVID 19 is undeniably one of the deadliest diseases that humanity has ever seen. It continues to affect the lives and livelihood of people appallingly across the world. Maximum discussions focus towards the apprehension of catching the infection, dwelling in homes, overpopulated nursing homes and shut down of all kinds. But, here let’s discuss the positive side of COVID 19 pandemic.As COVID 19 has spread its influence all over the world, affected countries have either announced lockdown or have implemented severe restrictions in their respective countries. Because of this, everyone dwells in their homes. Thus, exercising social distancing and functioning from home. All of the above is directed at restricting the transmission of coronavirus and expectantly ostracising the fatality from COVID 19. These transformations have also brought about some unanticipated emanations; some good things have come out of the pandemic as well. Positive effects of COVID 19 are seen on reduced road traffic, and road traffic accidents lowered levels of air pollution which has to lead to lowered heart attack rates and rejuvenating environment. Crime rates have fallen, and expenses are reduced in most places. Community action, communication amongst families, behaviour, sanitation, hygiene, online and distance education has positively impacted by COVID 19 pandemic. COVID 19 despite a bane for humans, can be thought of a boon for living beings. The habitats and elements have been purified with the stringent use of petrochemical products. To breathe fresh air and to consume purified water is a boon by itself. Now, it is time for humans to lead a caring life to every bounty bestowed on them by Nature. This thoughtful and considerate life will give hope for a healthy, stress-free life.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Bayapa Reddy N. ◽  
Shakeer Kahn P. ◽  
Surendra Babu D. ◽  
Khadervali N. ◽  
Chandrasekhar C. ◽  
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