(V85.4) Person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle

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5 686 in individuals diagnosis person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle confirmed
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2 418 deaths with diagnosis person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle
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43% mortality rate associated with the disease person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle

Diagnosis person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle is diagnosed Men are 51.32% more likely than Women

4 302

Men receive the diagnosis person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle

2 418 (56.2 %)

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Women receive the diagnosis person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle

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Risk Group for the Disease person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle - Men aged 15-19 and Women aged 20-24

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 10-19
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 20-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 20-24

Disease Features person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle

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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle - what does this mean

Injuries related to boarding or alighting from a special construction vehicle typically occur due to slips, trips, or falls, or due to the sudden acceleration or deceleration of the vehicle. in some cases, the person may also be injured due to an object falling on them or being struck by a moving part of the vehicle.

What happens during the disease - person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle

The pathogenesis of this injury is likely due to a combination of the person's lack of familiarity with the special construction vehicle, the physical environment of the vehicle, and the person's physical capabilities. the person may have been unable to properly assess the risks associated with the vehicle, the physical environment, or their own physical capabilities, leading to an injury. additionally, the person may have been unable to properly assess and respond to the sudden changes in the environment or physical forces, leading to an injury.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Review medical history of the patient.
  • Conduct physical examination to assess the injury.
  • Order X-rays and other imaging tests to assess the extent of the injury.
  • Order laboratory tests to check for any underlying medical conditions.
  • Order occupational therapy and physical therapy as needed.
  • Prescribe medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Refer the patient to a specialist for further evaluation and treatment.

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain and swelling, promote healing, and restore mobility.
  • Administer pain medications
  • Apply ice packs to reduce swelling
  • Provide physical therapy to restore mobility
  • Prescribe anti-inflammatory medications
  • Provide wound care and dressing changes
  • Encourage rest and proper nutrition
  • Monitor for infection
  • Refer to specialist if necessary
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6 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Person injured while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicle - Prevention

To prevent injuries while boarding or alighting from special construction vehicles, it is important to ensure that vehicle operators are adequately trained and certified in the safe operation of the vehicles, that all safety procedures are followed, and that any potential hazards are identified and addressed. additionally, the use of safety equipment such as harnesses, lanyards, and helmets should be mandatory when boarding and alighting from these vehicles.