Trauma
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study, the investigator aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics, patterns of injury and mortality after free fall in a Taiwan level one trauma center.
Detailed description
Falls from height is the leading cause of accidental deaths. The mechanism of free-fall injury is abrupt vertical deceleration and the severity is dependent on the height, body weight, posture and contact area…etc. Most victims presented to emergency department with major trauma, so initial evaluation and timely management are crucial for the survival. The knowledge of unique pattern of injuries helps clinicians to facilitate the diagnosis. In this study, the investigator aimed to analyze the demographic characteristics, patterns of injury and mortality after free fall in a Taiwan level one trauma center.
Interventions
OTHERno intervention
only retrospective reviews for medical records
Sponsors
National Taiwan University Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* adult patients with free-fall trauma
Exclusion criteria
* adult patients with free-fall trauma, not relating with traffic accidents
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| patterns of injury and causes of mortality | one month | patterns of injury and causes of mortality in free-fall patients |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Primary ContactWan-Ching Lien, MD
Outcome results
None listed