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Epidemiologia dos acidentes provocados por linhas com cerol: estudo de vítimas atendidas em hospital de trauma em Belo Horizonte, Brasil / Epidemiology of powdered glass-coated kite line injuries: victims admitted to a trauma hospital in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Ladeira, Roberto Marini; Carreiro, Paulo Roberto Lima; Rezende-Neto, João Baptista de; Iannuzzi, Gabriel Correia; Elias, André Alves.
  • Ladeira, Roberto Marini; FHEMIG. Hospital João XXIII. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Carreiro, Paulo Roberto Lima; FHEMIG. Hospital João XXIII. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Rezende-Neto, João Baptista de; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Faculdade de Medicina.
  • Iannuzzi, Gabriel Correia; UNIFENAS. Faculdade de Medicina. Belo Horizonte. BR
  • Elias, André Alves; UNIFENAS. Faculdade de Medicina. Belo Horizonte. BR
Rev. bras. epidemiol ; 15(2): 407-414, jun. 2012. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-640967
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Descrever as características das vítimas de acidentes por linhas com cerol atendidas em hospital de trauma de Belo Horizonte, Brasil.

MÉTODOS:

Estudo seccional com vítimas de acidentes por linhas com cerol no período de 2005 a 2009. Os dados foram coletados retrospectivamente nos prontuários médicos. Foram utilizadas medidas de tendência central e comparação entre proporções para descrever as características das vítimas.

RESULTADOS:

Foram identificadas 211 vítimas no período estudado, 94% das quais eram do sexo masculino. Houve concentração do atendimento nos meses de junho e julho (37% e 41,7%, respectivamente). A média de idade foi de 15 anos, não havendo diferença entre os sexos. No conjunto das vítimas, os membros superiores foram o local mais prevalente de lesões, mas entre os motociclistas e ciclistas os principais locais de lesão foram o pescoço e a face. Foram registrados 2 óbitos (0,95%), ambos em motociclistas e causados por lesões das estruturas anatômicas do pescoço. O local de residência das vítimas se concentrou em distritos sanitários de Belo Horizonte (Leste, Nordeste e Centro-Sul).

CONCLUSÃO:

Apesar da benignidade das lesões identificadas no período estudado, podem ocorrer lesões fatais, principalmente em motociclistas. Medidas educativas e preventivas são necessárias para evitar a ocorrência de lesões potencialmente fatais.
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the characteristics of victims of powdered glass-coated (manja) kite line injuries admitted to a trauma hospital in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

METHODS:

Cross-sectional study of victims with powdered glass-coated kite line injuries between 2005 and 2009. Data were obtained retrospectively from medical records. Central tendency and comparison of ratios were used to characterize victims.

RESULTS:

211 victims were admitted between 2005 and 2009, 94% of which males. The majority of cases occurred in June and July (37% e 41.7%, respectively). Mean age was 15 years, with no difference between men and women. For the group of victims as a whole, upper limbs were the most prevalent site of injury, although neck and face injuries were the main site of injury among motorcyclists and cyclists. Two deaths (0.95%) were identified, both in motorcyclists, due to injury to neck structures. Residences were concentrated in three administrative areas (East, Northeast and South-central).

CONCLUSION:

Although the majority of injuries recorded were not severe, fatal injuries can occur, mainly among motorcyclists. Educational and preventive measures are needed to avoid potentially fatal injuries.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Athletic Injuries / Wounds and Injuries Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. bras. epidemiol Journal subject: Epidemiology / Public Health Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: FHEMIG/BR / UNIFENAS/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Athletic Injuries / Wounds and Injuries Type of study: Observational study / Prevalence study / Prognostic study / Risk factors / Screening study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: Portuguese Journal: Rev. bras. epidemiol Journal subject: Epidemiology / Public Health Year: 2012 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: FHEMIG/BR / UNIFENAS/BR