Guimond Jacob L, Henken-Siefken Austin, McCague Andrew
General Surgery, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, USA.
Surgery, Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Nov 26;16(11):e74535. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74535. eCollection 2024 Nov.
Falls from escalators, although infrequent, can result in a wide array of injuries, ranging from minor lacerations to fatal outcomes. This retrospective study aims to detail the treatment and outcomes of eight patients who sustained blunt-force trauma from escalator falls and received care at Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. Among these eight patients, seven required hospitalization, with three necessitating intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and two patients ultimately succumbing to their injuries. This investigation provides a comprehensive overview of the injury patterns associated with escalator falls, the medical interventions implemented, and the resultant patient outcomes. The findings aim to inform strategies for improving preventative measures and optimizing patient care.
从自动扶梯上跌落，尽管不常见，但可能导致各种各样的损伤，从轻微擦伤到致命后果。这项回顾性研究旨在详细阐述八名因自动扶梯跌落而遭受钝器伤并在加利福尼亚州棕榈泉市沙漠地区医疗中心接受治疗的患者的治疗情况和结果。在这八名患者中，七人需要住院治疗，三人需要入住重症监护病房（ICU），两名患者最终因伤死亡。本调查全面概述了与自动扶梯跌落相关的损伤模式、实施的医疗干预措施以及由此产生的患者结局。研究结果旨在为改进预防措施和优化患者护理的策略提供依据。
