Citation

Sarungi PM, Pallangyo N. Am. Assoc. Automot. Med. Q. J. 1982; 4(3): 33-34.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, American Association for Automotive Medicine)

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Abstract

This paper focuses attention on the grim and serious reality of chest injuries resulting from Road Traffic Crashes and their far-reaching consequences. In this study, 179 fatalities brought to Muhimbili Mortuary and deaths which occurred in Muhimbili Medical Centre were included. The study focuses on instant deaths, deaths on the table and deaths in the Intensive Care Unit in the Hospital. The pathological findings reveal how serious the chest injuries are and how these injuries impose great challenge to all concerned in preserving life.