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(V04) Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
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117 351 in individuals diagnosis pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus confirmed
12 781 deaths with diagnosis pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
11% mortality rate associated with the disease pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
Diagnosis pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus is diagnosed Women are 1.26% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
7 362 (12.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
5 419 (9.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus - Men and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
Absence or low individual and public risk
Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus - what does this mean
A pedestrian injured in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus typically sustains traumatic injuries due to the impact of the collision. these injuries can range from minor lacerations, abrasions, and contusions to more serious fractures, head trauma, and internal organ damage. injuries can be compounded if the pedestrian is thrown from the point of impact or is crushed by the vehicle.
What happens during the disease - pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus
The pathogenesis of pedestrian injuries in a collision with a heavy transport vehicle or bus is due to the large size and weight of the vehicle, resulting in a significant amount of force being transferred to the pedestrian upon impact. this force causes a variety of injuries, ranging from minor scrapes and bruises to more serious fractures, head trauma, and internal organ damage.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination of the patient
- X-ray of the affected area
- CT scan of the affected area
- MRI of the affected area
- Ultrasound of the affected area
- Blood tests to check for any internal bleeding
- Urine tests to check for any internal damage
- ECG to check for any cardiac damage
- Bone scan to check for any fractures
- Neurological assessment to check for any nerve damage
- Psychological assessment to check for any mental trauma
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Provide medical care to the pedestrian to reduce the risk of long-term complications.
- Assess the extent of the injury.
- Administer first aid.
- Perform diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, etc.
- Prescribe pain medications.
- Provide physical therapy.
- Refer the patient to a specialist if necessary.
- Provide psychological counseling.
- Monitor the patient's progress.
- Provide follow-up care.
31 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Pedestrian injured in collision with heavy transport vehicle or bus - Prevention
To prevent pedestrian injuries in collisions with heavy transport vehicles or buses, the most important thing is for both pedestrians and drivers to be aware of their surroundings and to be mindful of traffic laws. drivers should be attentive and drive at safe speeds, while pedestrians should use crosswalks, look both ways before crossing streets, and wear reflective clothing when walking at night. additionally, cities should install speed bumps and traffic calming measures in areas with high pedestrian traffic, and more pedestrian-friendly infrastructure should be built to encourage walking.