Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Trauma is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Two‐wheeler riders have the highest incidence of road traffic accident due to their unrestrained nature. Risk is more when compounded by alcohol consumption as this group of people have reduction in judge mental capacity, risk‐taking behaviour and involvement in dangerous and adventurous activities. This type of behavior leads to an increased rate of severity of injuries and mortality. Chest, head, neck, maxillofacial and abdominal injuries are common in two‐wheeler accidents. Among 149 patients, 83 patients were alcoholics and 66 were non alcoholics. According to AIS score, severity increased in alcoholics when compared to non alcoholics. Half of the road traffic accidents happen when the riders are under alcohol intoxication. Alcohol increases the frequency of road traffic accidents and severity. Even if it doesn't directly increase the severity of the injury, alcohol consumption can lead to complications like airway compromise and aspiration.
How to cite this article:
K. Befin, V.D. Deepti and Pandu Rajeev. Comparison of Severity of Injuries among Alcoholics and Non Alcoholics in Motor Bike Accidents in a Rural Tertiary Care Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.7.57.61
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