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Year: 2024 | Month: October | Volume: 14 | Issue: 10 | Pages: 422-428

DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20241046

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

Dr. Dhruva P V1, Dr. Ranjth Kumar K2, Dr. N. T. Murali Mohan3

1Assistant Professor - Department of Emergency Medicine, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru,
2Assistant Professor - Department of Emergency Medicine, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru,
3Professor & HOD – Department of Emergency Medicine, SDUAHER, Kolar

Corresponding Author: Dr. Dhruva P V

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

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