Abstract

PATTERNS OF DEATH DUE TO FATAL ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN JODHPUR REGION- AN AUTOPSY BASED STUDY

*Dr. Sachin Jain, Dr. Binaca Gandhi, Dr. Gurusharan Koodi and Dr. Mahaveer Choyal

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Abstract

A road traffic accident (RTA) is any injury due to crashes originating from, terminating with or involving a vehicle partially or fully on a public road. Road transport is the most cost-effective modes of transportation in India both for freight and passengers, keeping in views its level of penetration in populated area. Aim: To study the patterns of fatal road traffic accidents in Jodhpur region among cases brought dead to MDM & MG Hospital mortuaries, DR.S.N. MEDICAL COLLEGE, Jodhpur. Material & Methods: All cases of RTA brought to mortuary were subjected to medico legal autopsy during the study period were taken into consideration. Through external and internal postmortem examination of road traffic accident victims were done by routine instruments and methods of dissection. Results: Out of 100 cases 86 were male, 29 accidents occurred between 06:01 PM to 12:00 AM, 45 were two wheeler occupants, 38 were brought dead to hospital. Conclusions: Age group of 21-30 years showed higher incidence. Male sex showed higher incidence than female sex. Higher incidence was observed during evening hours in 6:01 PM to 12:00 AM. Higher incidence of victims observed when brought dead to hospital.

Keywords: Road Traffic Accidents, Head Injury, Blunt trauma chest, Blunt trauma abdomen, Polytrauma.