Spectrum, Pattern and Outcome of Trauma patients admitted to Tertiary care hospital in North India

Abstract

 Introduction: Trauma is foremost reason behind the mortality and morbidity worldwide among all age groups. 
Trauma remains the vital public health issues worldwide and is independent of socioeconomic condition of a 
country. Incidence of trauma is still increasing with increase in incidence of violence, road traffic accident, assault 
and violence. Trauma will still remain if all medical and surgical diseases are overcome.
 Aims and Objectives: The aims and objective of our study was to evaluate the spectrum, pattern, mechanism and 
outcome of trauma patient presenting at tertiary care hospital.
 Results: Trauma patient visited to tertiary care hospital were 1926 (with 73% male and 27% female). Most common 
age group was 21-30 years. Most common mechanism of trauma was RTA which include 60% patient followed 
by fall. Most common site of injury was extremities followed by head and neck injuries. 28% of trauma patient 
were hospitalized. 66% of hospitalized patients were managed conservatively while 34% of the were managed 
surgically. 92% of the trauma patients were survived while mortality was only 8%.
 Conclusions: RTA is most common form of trauma affecting most commonly young male in their third decade of 
life. Health education and behaviour change among the youngster about trauma may reduce the trauma injuries.