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(V43.2) Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
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2 214 965 in individuals diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident confirmed
90 854 deaths with diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
4% mortality rate associated with the disease car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
Diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident is diagnosed Men are 14.43% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
63 988 (5.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
26 866 (2.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 15-19
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
Absence or low individual and public risk
Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident - what does this mean
Car occupant injuries in collisions with a car, pick-up truck, or van can occur when the outside vehicle is involved in a non-traffic accident. in these cases, the occupant's body is often thrown against the interior of the car, causing blunt force trauma, fractures, and lacerations. additionally, the occupant may suffer from whiplash or other head and neck injuries due to the sudden acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle.
What happens during the disease - car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
The pathogenesis of car occupant injury in a collision with a car, pick-up truck, or van in a non-traffic accident is likely due to the rapid deceleration of the vehicle, which can cause blunt force trauma to the occupant. the rapid deceleration can cause the occupant to be thrown forward or backward, leading to fractures, contusions, sprains, or other injuries. in addition, the occupant may be exposed to secondary impact with other objects in the vehicle, such as the dashboard or steering wheel, resulting in additional injury.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain medical history of the patient
- Perform a physical examination
- Order laboratory tests such as X-ray, CT scan, MRI, or ultrasound
- Order additional imaging tests such as CT or MRI scans
- Order additional tests such as electrocardiogram (ECG) or electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Perform a neurological examination
- Evaluate the patient for any signs of traumatic brain injury
- Evaluate the patient for any signs of spinal cord injury
- Evaluate the patient for any signs of internal organ injury
- Evaluate the patient for any signs of fractures or soft tissue injuries
- Evaluate the patient for any signs of psychological trauma
- Perform a psychological evaluation
- Evaluate the patient for any signs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment, if necessary
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve overall health of the injured person.
- Administer pain medications and muscle relaxants
- Perform physical therapy to strengthen muscles
- Prescribe braces or splints to immobilize injured areas
- Perform surgery to repair broken bones or torn ligaments
- Prescribe physical therapy exercises to improve range of motion and strength
- Provide psychological counseling to help with the emotional impact of the injury
- Prescribe medications to reduce inflammation and swelling
- Perform imaging tests such as X-rays or MRIs to diagnose injuries
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Car occupant injured in collision with car, pick-up truck or van : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident - Prevention
To prevent car occupant injury in a collision with a car, pick-up truck or van, drivers should ensure that they are wearing their seat belts at all times, that their vehicles are well maintained and that they are driving defensively and at safe speeds. additionally, drivers should be aware of their surroundings and be aware of other vehicles on the road.