TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Profile of multiple trauma occurrences in motorcycle drivers attended by the SAMU of Teresina-PI
JO  - Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem
A1  - Rezende Neta, Dinah Sá
A1  - Alves, Anne Karolinne E. Silva
A1  - Leão, Gustavo de Moura
A1  - Araújo, André Alves de
SP  - 936
EP  - 941
VL  - 65
IS  - 6
N2  - The study aimed to investigate the profile of polytrauma occurrences in motorcycle drivers Service at Mobile Emergency Care of the county of Teresina-PI. We conducted a quantitative and documentary study, with information gathered through the medical records of that service, in 2009. Data collection was conducted from February to March of 2010. The motorcycles were involved in 84% of accidents, and men of 21 to 30 years old were the most affected. The weekend and the urban area recorded more cases. The musculoskeletal trauma (59%) stood out. The alcoholic victims numbered 12%. Mortality was of 1%. We conclude that it is essential to adopt educational measures to ensure the proper behavior of individuals in transit.<p />  <p>Language: pt</p>
LA  - pt
SN  - 0034-7167
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -