Journal of Trauma and Injury

The Korean Society of Traumatology (대한외상학회)
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Analysis of Patients Injured in Demonstraions

장기간의 집회시위로 인한 환자 발생에 대한 분석

  • Lee, Kyoung Mi (Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University' Seoul Paik Hospital)
  • 이경미 (인제대학교 의과대학 서울백병원 응급의학과)
  • Received : 2009.08.07
  • Accepted : 2009.11.25
  • Published : 2009.12.30
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine the level of medical care required for mass-gatherings and to describe the types of illness and injury that may occur during demonstrations. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of the medical records for patients injured during demonstrations. Results: From May to August at 2008, a total of 932,000 participants attended demonstrations. Most patients were occurred from June to July, a total of 126 patients were evaluated and treated at the emergency center of our hospital. The mean patient age was $31.8{\pm}9.8$ years, and men predominated over women. The vast majority of patients were experienced trauma (88.9%). The diagnostic categories were contusion (49.2%), laceration (20.6%), fracture (6.3%), syncope/dizziness (5.5%), ocular injuries (3.9%), dyspnea (3.9%), other trauma (3.1%), and abdominal complaints (1.5%). Two patients were admitted. Conclusion: The rate and the acuity of patients seen at these demonstrations was low. Nevertheless, a full on-site physician and transportation system is recommended during similar incidents.

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Supported by : 인제대학교

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