Injuries related to falls account for nearly 31 million emergency room visits and approximately 900,000 deaths each year. This category includes both accidental falls and falls due to medical conditions, impacting various age groups but particularly affecting older adults. The high incidence of falls emphasizes the need for preventive measures to enhance safety and reduce risks, especially in vulnerable populations.
Unintentional injuries account for nearly 31 million emergency room visits and 90,000 deaths in the US each year.
Unintentional, accidental injuries.
Motor vehicle accidents account for nearly 31 million emergency room visits and more than 91,000 deaths in the US each year.
: Car Crashes
head injuries and especially brain death.. i have lost my friend because of that..
Injury and arterial embolisms are the main reasons for emergency amputations.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is damage to the brain caused by an outside force. It is a very common brain condition. In 2010, there were about 2.5 million TBI-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency room visits, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and more than 50,000 people died due to TBI.
The guidelines for emergency care depend on the severity of the injury. The first step is to assess the person. If it's a serious injury, 911 needs to be called right away.
There is limited data on deaths specifically from falling out of bed in the US. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults; however, it is difficult to determine the exact number of deaths solely from falling out of bed. It is important to take precautions to prevent falls, especially among vulnerable populations.
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related teen fatalities each year. Factors such as inexperience, distracted driving, and impaired driving contribute to the high rate of teen deaths in motor vehicle accidents.
Bleeding through the nose, mouth or ear after the head injury is considered as the medical emergency. You have to get the patient admitted to the hospital. The CAT scan and /or MRI has to be performed. The neurosurgeon will take the necessary steps.