| Autor: |
Dinah Sá Rezende, Neta, Anne Karolinne e Silva, Alves, Gustavo de Moura, Leão, André Alves, de Araújo |
| Rok vydání: |
2011 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Revista brasileira de enfermagem. 65(6) |
| ISSN: |
1984-0446 |
| Popis: |
The study aimed to investigate the profile of polytrauma occurrences in motorcycle drivers Service at Mobile Emergency Care of the county of Teresina-PI. We conducted a quantitative and documentary study, with information gathered through the medical records of that service, in 2009. Data collection was conducted from February to March of 2010. The motorcycles were involved in 84% of accidents, and men of 21 to 30 years old were the most affected. The weekend and the urban area recorded more cases. The musculoskeletal trauma (59%) stood out. The alcoholic victims numbered 12%. Mortality was of 1%. We conclude that it is essential to adopt educational measures to ensure the proper behavior of individuals in transit. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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