Estudo Comparativo Entre Acidentes Motociclísticos Ocorridos Em Campinas Nos Anos De 2010 E 2017

Abstract

Estudo comparativo entre acidentes motociclísticos ocorridos em Campinas nos anos de 2010 e 2017 Comparative study between motorcyclistic accidents occurred in Campinas in the years of 2010 and 2017

The Impact of Covid-19 on the Profile of Motorcycle Accidents Attended at a Tertiary Hospital in Campinas

“…According to the National Survey on Accidents and Violence (VIVA Project), conducted in Brazil in 2017, most victims of motorcycle accidents were young adults, aged 18 to 29 years, and male, since in 2017 it is known only that they were caused by TCE and polytrauma, while in 2020 it had no data to be collected. 22 Between 2017 and 2020, despite the increase in the total number of motorcycle accidents seen at the PUC-Campinas Hospital, the number of fatal victims decreased significantly, from 4 (3.9%) to no cases (Table 1). The fact that the Hospital did not have any death may be related to the high rate of correct use of helmet 136 (87.74%) among the injured (Table 3).…”

“…According to Debieux et al, 21 lower limb injuries represent 53.9% of injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents, and the femur is the most prevalent bone. 22 Lower limbs have a greater susceptibility to affection because they are the most unprotected areas, since usually the safety equipment used provides protection only to the head region. 23 In our sample, although the tibia was the most affected bone ( Table 1 ), there was agreement in both years regarding the predominance of lower limb injury, 89.5% (2017) and 75.48% (2020).…”

“…This study presents limitation regarding information on deaths, since in 2017 it is known only that they were caused by TCE and polytrauma, while in 2020 it had no data to be collected. 22 …”

The Impact of Motorcycle Accidents in a Reference Hospital During the Covid-19 Pandemic

“…carried out in 2010 and 2017 at the same institution, in which 114 and 105, respectively, were the numbers of patients treated who suffered traffic accidents due to motorcycles. 15 Among the relevant factors that may contribute to the increase in this number, we highlight the relocation, from April 2020, of the municipality's health system by the Sectorial Coordination of Access Regulation of the Department of Audit and Regulation of the Unified Health System, in view of the need for reorganization due to the pandemic, in which the Hospital of PUC-Campinas was chosen as the reference institution for the care of traumas and other non-COVID pathologies in the city of Campinas. 16 The growth in the number of motorcycle fleets was from 100,324 motorcycles in 2010 to 136,714 units in 2020.…”

“…This number increased (p < 0.05), compared to other studies carried out in 2010 and 2017 at the same institution, in which 114 and 105, respectively, were the numbers of patients treated who suffered traffic accidents due to motorcycles. ( 15 …”