(V46) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle

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101 531 in individuals diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle confirmed
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2 417 deaths with diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle
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2% mortality rate associated with the disease car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle

Diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle is diagnosed Men are 20.41% more likely than Women

61 128

Men receive the diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle

1 789 (2.9 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

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Women receive the diagnosis car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle

628 (1.6 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 30-34

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 15-79
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-14, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 55-59, 65-69, 75-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 10-54, 60-64, 70-74

Disease Features car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle - what does this mean

Car occupant injuries in collisions with other nonmotor vehicles occur when the occupant is struck by the nonmotor vehicle or when the occupant is thrown from the car due to the force of the collision. injuries can range from minor bruises and cuts to more serious fractures, head injuries, and internal organ damage.

What happens during the disease - car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle

The pathogenesis of car occupant injury in a collision with another nonmotor vehicle is a result of the sudden acceleration or deceleration of the car occupant upon impact. this sudden change in momentum causes the occupant to be thrown around the interior of the car, resulting in impact with the interior of the car or other objects within the car. the force of the impact can cause various types of injuries, including contusions, lacerations, fractures, and internal organ damage.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Gather information about the incident from the car occupant, witnesses, and other involved parties.
  • Conduct a physical examination of the car occupant to assess for any visible signs of injury.
  • Order diagnostic imaging tests such as X-rays or CT scans to detect any internal injuries.
  • Request laboratory tests such as blood tests to check for any biochemical abnormalities.
  • Refer the car occupant to a specialist for a more detailed evaluation.
  • Prescribe medications to reduce pain and inflammation if necessary.
  • Provide lifestyle advice to promote healing and recovery.
Additions:
  • Consider psychological evaluation to assess for emotional trauma.
  • Provide referrals for physical therapy or rehabilitation.

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain and restore mobility of the injured car occupant
  • Administer pain medication
  • Provide physical therapy exercises to improve range of motion
  • Prescribe a course of anti-inflammatory medications
  • Provide support and assistance with activities of daily living
  • Instruct the patient on proper body mechanics
  • Recommend a brace or splint to minimize pain and swelling
  • Refer the patient to an orthopedic specialist, if necessary
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17 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle - Prevention

To prevent car occupant injuries in collisions with other nonmotor vehicles, it is important to obey traffic laws, wear a seatbelt, and drive defensively. additionally, drivers should keep a safe distance from other vehicles and be aware of their surroundings, especially when driving in areas with high pedestrian traffic.

Specified forms of the disease

(V46.0) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : driver injured in nontraffic accident
(V46.1) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : passenger injured in nontraffic accident
(V46.2) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : person on outside of vehicle injured in nontraffic accident
(V46.3) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : unspecified car occupant injured in nontraffic accident
(V46.4) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : person injured while boarding or alighting
(V46.5) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : driver injured in traffic accident
(V46.6) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : passenger injured in traffic accident
(V46.7) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : person on outside of vehicle injured in traffic accident
(V46.9) Car occupant injured in collision with other nonmotor vehicle : unspecified car occupant injured in traffic accident