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Rev Invest Clin 2012; 64 (4)

Injuries in emergency rooms of urban areas in Mexico: prevalence and severity

Ávila-Burgos L, Ventura-Alfaro CE, Hidalgo-Solórzano EC, Híjar-Medina M, Aracena-Genao B, Celis-De la Rosa AJ

Language: Spanish
References: 42
Page: 336-343
PDF size: 202.98 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Objective. To identify frequency and severity of injuries by type of external cause in people attending emergency services for medical attention. Material and methods. Cross-sectional study held in the cities of Guadalajara, Colima and Mexico City, from September 2007 to February 2008. All people requiring emergency medical attention due to injuries were included. Variables: sex, age, anatomical area of the injury, type of injury, external cause, type of aggressor and severity according to the abbreviated injury scale. Statistical analysis was univariate simple and multivariate. Results. 26.3% of the emergency medical attention was due to injuries, with the main cause being falls (49.3%). Individuals from 15 to 44 years (55.8%) reported a higher frequency, while those over 60 years presented the most serious injuries. Associated variables to severity were interpersonal aggression (OR 6.7, IC95% 4.20-10.69) and road traffic injuries (OR 3.00, IC95% 1.72-5.23). Conclusions. Accidental and intentional injuries represent an important demand of emergency medical attention; with interpersonal aggression and road traffic injuries being responsible for the highest number of serious injuries.


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