Open AccessA STUDY OF BLUNT CHEST TRAUMA : ETIOLOGY, EXTENT OF DANAGE AND MANAGEMENT
Author(s) -
Parth S Patel,
A. A. Ghasura,
Dinesh G. Patel,
Kartik Vala
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
paripex indian journal of research
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.36106/paripex/0208178
Subject(s) - etiology , medicine , blunt , pediatrics , public health , blunt trauma , surgery , demography , nursing , sociology
Trauma is an important and serious problem of public health concern. It leads to disability and mortality especiallyamong most active and productive age group of 0-40 years.In urban areas, blunt type of chest injuries are morefrequently found.urbanization and industrization are important reason for these increasing number of accident.Methods : This study was carried out among 100 cases of age group 15 to 75 years, aa religions and both sexes in tertiarycare hospital, civil hospital ahemdabad, between period of December 2020 to July 2021. Inclusion and exclusion criteriawere decided. Etiology , extent of underlying damage and management were studied. Majority of Patien Results : t(41%)were from 25 to 35 years, majority of patient weer male. Vehicular accident was the commonest (60%) cause ofinjury followed by assault (20%).most of the patient suffered rib fracture. Majority were treated conservatively.Conclusion: Most active age group of 25 to 35 years and male were affected with commonly vehicular accident. Thissituation can only be controlled by increasing awareness among young and active age group.