A Study of Blunt Chest Trauma : Etiology, Extent of Danage and Management

Abstract

Trauma is an important and serious problem of public health concern. It leads to disability and mortality especially among most active and productive age group of 0-40 years.In urban areas, blunt type of chest injuries are more frequently found.urbanization and industrization are important reason for these increasing number of accident. Methods : This study was carried out among 100 cases of age group 15 to 75 years, aa religions and both sexes in tertiary care hospital, civil hospital ahemdabad, between period of December 2020 to July 2021. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were decided. Etiology , extent of underlying damage and management were studied. Majority of Patien Results : t (41%)were from 25 to 35 years, majority of patient weer male. Vehicular accident was the commonest (60%) cause of injury followed by assault (20%).most of the patient suffered rib fracture. Majority were treated conservatively. Conclusion: Most active age group of 25 to 35 years and male were affected with commonly vehicular accident. This situation can only be controlled by increasing awareness among young and active age group.