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American Journal of Public Health Research. 2015, 3(5A), 190-193
DOI: 10.12691/AJPHR-3-5A-40
Research Article

Motorcycle Accident Profile in Manipal Teaching Hospital

Ranjeet Niraj1, , Krishna Sapkota1, Pratyenta Raj Onta1, Pabin Thapa1, Upendra Junj Thapa1, Prakash Dware1 and Sushil Sharma1

1Department of Orthopedics, MTH, Pokhara, Nepal

Pub. Date: October 28, 2015
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Health Scenario 2015; Millennium Development Goals)
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Ranjeet Niraj, Krishna Sapkota, Pratyenta Raj Onta, Pabin Thapa, Upendra Junj Thapa, Prakash Dware and Sushil Sharma. Motorcycle Accident Profile in Manipal Teaching Hospital. American Journal of Public Health Research. 2015; 3(5A):190-193. doi: 10.12691/AJPHR-3-5A-40

Abstract

This is a prospective descriptive study conducted at Manipal Teaching Hospital (MTH), where 140 patients seen at Emergency Room and OPD with a history of motorcycle accident from May 2015 to August 2015 were studied. Results showed that a high percentage of males 121 (86.4%) were involved in motorcycle accidents. Peak age range was 31-40 years old (61) (43.5%). Most of the motorcycles were manufactured in India (118) (84.2%). Single rider type of motorcycle accounted for 32(22.8%) of cases with a average speed of 50-70 km/hr (76.4%). The driver of the motorcycle was significantly involved in 106(75.7%) of cases. Alcohol intake was found in 40(28.6%) and non-license holder was 22 (15.7%) among accident victims. Abrasions 92(65.7%) was the predominant injury sustained followed by fractures 28(20%), lacerations 15(10.7%), and hematoma 10 (7.1%) in isolation or in combination. Combination of pain relievers128(91.4%), antibiotics 95(67.8%), suturing 18(12.8%), antitetanus 107(76.4%) and fracture management 21(15%) were the mode of management for these accidents. Most patients seen were discharged 116(82.8%) with home medications, wound care and follow-up, and only 24(17.2%) were admitted for observation and specific medical and surgical management.

Keywords

motorcycle, accidents, manipal teaching hospital

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