A practice based study of trauma in a rural community.
J Fam Pract
; 10(6): 1039-43, 1980 Jun.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7373254
ABSTRACT
A three-month study of trauma seen by a rural family practice in an isolated community found that 17.3 percent of all visits were for treatment of injuries. Falls caused the most injuries (28.7 percent), but accidents involving motorcycles, horses, and automobiles cause the more severe injuries. Orthopedic problems, lacerations, and eye injuries accounted for 64.0 percent of the injuries. Consultation was obtained in 9.9 percent of the episodes. This paper offers a model of trauma surveillance utilizing practice based studies and presents information that underscores the need for more intensive training in trauma care for family practice residents who plan to enter rural practice.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Población Rural
/
Heridas y Lesiones
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Aspecto:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
/
Child
/
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Fam Pract
Año:
1980
Tipo del documento:
Article