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(V44.6) Car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident
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269 881 in individuals diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident confirmed
26 613 deaths with diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident
10% mortality rate associated with the disease car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident
Diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident is diagnosed Men are 27.51% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident
19 155 (11.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident
7 458 (7.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident - Men and Women aged 20-24
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-9, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 70-79, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-69, 80-84
Disease Features car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident
Absence or low individual and public risk
Car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident - what does this mean
Car occupant injuries in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses occur when the force of the impact of the collision exceeds the passenger's ability to absorb the energy of the collision. this can cause serious injury to the car occupant, as the passenger may be thrown forward, backward, or to the side, or may be crushed by the force of the impact.
What happens during the disease - car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident
The pathogenesis of car occupant injuries sustained in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus is multifactorial. the occupant's body is subjected to a combination of forces from the impact of the vehicle, the speed of the collision, and the size of the vehicle. the occupant's body is then subjected to a rapid deceleration that can cause tissue damage, fractures, contusions, and internal organ damage. the occupant can also suffer from whiplash, a condition that results from the rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head and neck. in addition, the occupant may suffer from psychological trauma due to the sudden and unexpected nature of the accident.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- X-ray imaging of the affected area
- CT scan of the affected area
- MRI of the affected area
- Ultrasound examination of the affected area
- Blood tests to check for internal bleeding
- Urine tests to check for internal damage
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for heart damage
- Lung function tests
- Skeletal muscle tests
- Neurological tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat the injuries sustained by the car occupant in the collision with the heavy transport vehicle or bus.
- Administer first aid.
- Perform a physical examination to detect any broken bones, lacerations, or internal injuries.
- Order X-rays and other diagnostic tests to detect any internal injuries.
- Prescribe medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Prescribe physical therapy exercises to help strengthen weakened muscles.
- Prescribe a rehabilitation program to help the patient regain mobility.
- Refer the patient to a specialist if necessary.
25 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Car occupant injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus : passenger injured in traffic accident - Prevention
To prevent car occupant injuries in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses, drivers should be aware of their surroundings and practice defensive driving. they should also wear seatbelts and ensure that all passengers in the vehicle are wearing their seatbelts. additionally, drivers should adhere to all traffic rules and regulations, such as speed limits and lane changes. finally, drivers should be aware of the size and weight of the vehicles they are driving and take extra caution when driving around large vehicles.