(V73.4) Bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

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49 242 in individuals diagnosis bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting confirmed

695 deaths with diagnosis bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

1% mortality rate associated with the disease bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting is diagnosed Men are 37.93% more likely than Women

33 960

Men receive the diagnosis bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

695 (2.0 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

15 282

Women receive the diagnosis bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 70-74

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-19, 25-39, 45-74, 80-84

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 20-24, 40-44, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 20-29, 45-49, 60-64, 90-95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-19, 30-44, 50-59, 65-89

Disease Features bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

Absence or low individual and public risk

Bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting - what does this mean

Bus occupant injuries due to collisions with cars, pick-up trucks, or vans are usually caused by the sudden acceleration or deceleration of the bus, which causes the occupant to be thrown from their seat and into the bus interior, resulting in blunt force trauma to the body. additionally, injuries may occur when the occupant is boarding or alighting the bus, as they can be thrown off balance and sustain injuries from impact with the ground or other objects.

What happens during the disease - bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting

The pathogenesis of the injury sustained by a bus occupant in a collision with a car, pick-up truck or van is due to the sudden deceleration of the bus, which results in a high-velocity impact to the body of the occupant, leading to traumatic injuries such as fractures, lacerations, and internal organ damage. additionally, the occupant may suffer from whiplash or other soft tissue injuries due to the sudden force of the impact.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Perform a physical exam to assess the extent of the injury.
Order imaging tests, such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans, to identify any fractures or internal damage.
Order blood tests to check for signs of infection or other complications.
Order a neurological exam to assess the person’s mental status.
Order a pulmonary function test to evaluate the person’s lung capacity.
Order an electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for any heart abnormalities.
Order an echocardiogram to check for any structural abnormalities of the heart.
Order an ultrasound to evaluate the person’s abdominal organs.
Order an x-ray to check for any broken bones.
Order a CT scan to assess the extent of any internal injuries.
Order a bone scan to check for any fractures or other bone injuries.
Order a joint scan to check for any joint or ligament damage.

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To provide medical care and treatment for the bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van.

Assess the patient for any life-threatening conditions and provide emergency medical care as needed.
Perform a physical examination to assess the extent of the injury.
Order medical imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to diagnose the injury.
Prescribe medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
Provide physical therapy to help the patient regain strength and mobility.
Provide psychological counseling to help the patient cope with the trauma.
Educate the patient on how to prevent future injuries.

14 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Bus occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person injured while boarding or alighting - Prevention

To prevent bus occupants from being injured in a collision with a car, pick-up truck or van, bus drivers should be trained to drive safely and cautiously, and passengers should be reminded to be aware of their surroundings and exercise caution when boarding or alighting. additionally, bus operators should ensure that their vehicles are regularly maintained and inspected to ensure they are in proper working order.

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