| Autor: |
Ng, Cp, Siu, Ayc, Chung, Ch |
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Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine; April 2001, Vol. 8 Issue: 2 p78-83, 6p |
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To determine the profile of bicycle injury and possible risk factors for severe injuries, we studied patients with bicycle-related accidents attending the Accident and Emergency Department of North District Hospital between 1 May 1999 to 31 October 1999. Of the 424 patients, 52 (12.3%) were admitted and one (0.24%) died. Comparing to those not admitted, significantly more of the admitted cases suffered from major injuries, rode on rainy days and involved in collision with motor vehicles. A total of 160 patients (37.8%) had documented head injuries. However the extremely low utilisation rates of helmet at the time of injury implied that action should be taken in this direction to reduce bicycle-related morbidity and mortality. |
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