ArticleAfrican journal of emergency medicine : Revue africaine de la medecine d'urgence2022
Clinical profile and outcomes of trauma patients visiting the emergency department of a trauma center Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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- Accuracy of junior doctor plain trauma X-ray interpretation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC medical imaging · 2025Pooled it
- Mortality and its determinants among patients attending in emergency departments.BMC emergency medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Factors associated with junior doctor plain trauma X-ray interpretation accuracy and strategies for improvement: a scoping review.BMC medical imaging · 2025Article
- Analysis of road traffic injuries and length of stay at the emergency department among patients in a trauma hospital in Ethiopia.Trauma surgery & acute care open · 2025Article
- New Trauma Score versus Kampala Trauma Score II in predicting mortality following road traffic crash: a prospective multi-center cohort study.BMC emergency medicine · 2024Article
- The Persistent Preference for Traditional Bonesetting in Ethiopia: Risk Factors and Missed Opportunities.JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
Introduction: The term traumatic injury refers to physical injuries that present quickly and with a great deal of severity. These injuries can result from blunt, penetrating, and other causes. The best patients' outcomes are achieved when all parts of a trauma care system are in place. In low-resource settings, these facilities are scarce and their requirements high. Identifying patient profiles and evaluating these in relation to patient outcomes will help to guide interventions and monitor progress. Methods: This study aimed to examine the clinical profile and outcomes of trauma patients at ALERT Hospital, Ethiopia's busiest national trauma center. A retrospective cross-sectional chart review of 362 patients admitted from January 2019 to December 2019 at Alert Hospital trauma and emergency department was conducted. Results: The male-to-female ratio was 2.5:1, with trauma more prevalent among those in the age group of 24-33. Comparatively more injuries 98 (27.1%) occur between 8 and 6 a.m. and 90 (24.9%) of patients were transported by ambulance to the hospital. Among patients referred to the hospital, 247 (68.2%) patients received pre-hospital treatment. Interpersonal Violence (IPV) accounts for 31.8% of all accidents, followed by Road Traffic Accidents (RTA), which account for 30.7%. The Kampala Trauma Severity score (KTS) II showed mild trauma (82.3%), moderate trauma (11%), and severe trauma account (6.6%). A total of 44.2% of the victims suffered soft tissue injuries and 24% suffered extremity fractures, with 11.3% sustaining polytrauma. The mortality rate was 3.6%, with RTA, head injury, polytrauma, the severity of the injury, and patients with CPR were statistically associated factors. Discussion: IPV and RTA were the two most frequent causes of injuries, with most trauma victims being young. A great deal of emphasis needs to be given to preventing injury and improving prehospital emergency services.
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