Injury Biomechanics Research - An Essential Analysis of Magnitude of Head Trauma and Impact of Patient Safety Factors in Road Traffic Accidents Involving Two Wheeler Riders
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study aimed to predict injury patterns associated with different types of road traffic accidents involving two-wheeler riders, identify patient safety factors contributing to these injuries, and develop an injury analysis model. A total of 90 patients were divided into two groups: those involved in accidents with low motor vehicles and those with heavy motor vehicles. The study found that 95.6% of patients improved, with the majority managed conservatively, and lateral collisions were the most common type of impact (63.6%). Patients involved in lateral collisions had a higher incidence of severe injuries such as subdural hematoma (SDH), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), diffuse axonal injury (DAI), and pneumocephalus compared to head-on and rear-end collisions. These findings suggest the need for improved patient safety measures, particularly for lateral collisions, to reduce injury severity and improve outcomes. Key words: Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), Two-wheeler Riders, Patient Safety Factors, Injury Patterns, Trauma Outcome, Injury Severity, Injury Analysis Model
Authors: Dhruva P V, Ranjth Kumar K, N. T. Murali Mohan
Language: English
Topic: Traffic and Road Safety
Subfield: Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4403659466