Güngör Faruk, Oktay Cem, Topaktaş Zafer, Akçimen Mehmet
Department of Emergency Medicine, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg. 2009 Jul;15(4):390-5.
Motorcycle accidents are one of the major causes of traumatic injuries and deaths. The purpose of this study was to analyze the features of the victims presenting with motorcycle-related injuries.
This study was conducted prospectively from July 1 to September 30, 2005 at the Emergency Department (ED) of Akdeniz University Hospital.
During the study period, 142 patients presented to the ED with motorcycle-related injuries. Sixteen patients were excluded from the analysis because their forms were incomplete and four were still under treatment in the hospital. Of the 122 injured, 72 (59.0%) were discharged and 40 (32.8%) were admitted. Only 11 patients declared use of a helmet. Median length of stay in the hospital was five days.
Motorcycle accidents result in more serious injuries than motor vehicle accidents due to the limited safety precautions and the difference in injury mechanism. The frequency of accidents, higher admission rates, longer periods of admissions, and higher total hospital costs highlight motorcycle accidents as a major public health issue and an economical burden. To prevent accidents, compliance with the legal requirements should be regularly audited. Studies should be done to increase motorcycle safety precautions, and education programs should be organized for motorcyclists. The effects of these interventions should be analyzed.
摩托车事故是创伤性损伤和死亡的主要原因之一。本研究的目的是分析出现与摩托车相关损伤的受害者的特征。
本研究于2005年7月1日至9月30日在阿克德尼兹大学医院急诊科进行前瞻性研究。
在研究期间，142例患者因与摩托车相关的损伤就诊于急诊科。16例患者因表格不完整被排除在分析之外，4例仍在医院接受治疗。在122名受伤患者中，72例（59.0%）出院，40例（32.8%）住院。只有11例患者宣称使用了头盔。住院中位时间为5天。
由于安全预防措施有限以及损伤机制不同，摩托车事故导致的损伤比机动车事故更严重。事故发生频率、较高的住院率、较长的住院时间以及较高的医院总费用凸显了摩托车事故是一个主要的公共卫生问题和经济负担。为预防事故，应定期对遵守法律要求的情况进行审核。应开展研究以增加摩托车安全预防措施，并为摩托车骑行者组织教育项目。应分析这些干预措施的效果。
