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(V91.6) Accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered)
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5 407 in individuals diagnosis accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered) confirmed
8 435 deaths with diagnosis accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered)
156% mortality rate associated with the disease accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered)
Diagnosis accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered) is diagnosed Men are 48.81% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered)
2 518 (62.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered)
5 917 (427.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered) - Men aged 15-19 and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 15-24, 40-49
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 25-39, 50-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-54, 60-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 55-59
Disease Features accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered)
Absence or low individual and public risk
Accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered) - what does this mean
Accidents to watercraft, such as inflatable craft, can cause other injuries due to the lack of stability and protection. when a person is thrown from the craft, they can hit the water or nearby objects, resulting in cuts, scrapes, bruises, and broken bones. they may also be thrown into the path of other watercraft, resulting in further injury.
What happens during the disease - accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered)
The pathogenesis of injury due to an accident to an inflatable craft (nonpowered) is a result of the sudden impact of the craft against an object or another craft. this impact can cause the inflatable craft to be punctured, resulting in an uncontrolled deflation, which can cause the occupants to be ejected from the craft and sustain serious injury. in addition, the occupants could suffer from blunt force trauma from the impact, as well as lacerations or contusions from contact with the object or another craft.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Take a detailed medical history of the patient.
- Perform a physical examination to assess the extent of the injury.
- Order imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs to evaluate the injury.
- Order laboratory tests to assess the patient’s overall health.
- Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
- Prescribe medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Provide instructions for activity modifications.
- Instruct the patient on how to use assistive devices such as crutches or a cane.
- Refer the patient to physical therapy for rehabilitative exercises.
- Recommend surgery if necessary.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treat the disease caused by the accident to the nonpowered inflatable craft.
- Administer first aid to the injured person.
- Assess the severity of the injury and provide appropriate medical care.
- Monitor the patient's vital signs.
- Provide pain relief medication, if necessary.
- Prescribe antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Perform surgery, if necessary.
- Provide physical therapy, if needed.
- Provide psychological counseling, if needed.
- Provide follow-up care.
36 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Accident to watercraft causing other injury : inflatable craft (nonpowered) - Prevention
To prevent accidents to watercraft causing other injury, it is important to ensure that all inflatable craft are properly inspected and maintained. this includes checking for any punctures or tears in the material, ensuring that all valves and fittings are secure, and that the craft is properly inflated. additionally, it is important to wear the appropriate safety equipment when operating the craft, including a life jacket and helmet. finally, all operators should be aware of the local regulations and laws governing the use of watercraft.