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E3 Journal of Medical Research

E3 Journal of Medical Research Vol. 1 (2) pp. 025-028, March 2012; © E3 Journals; ISSN 2276-9900

Pattern of trauma in the districts of Doha/Qatar: Causes and suggestions

Ahmed Subhy Al Sheikhly (CABS, FRCSI, MISS/SIC) *
General and Emergency Surgery Accident and Emergency Dept. Hamad Medical Corporation Doha-Qatar; P.O Box 3050
*Corresponding Author E-mail: ahmadmomz@yahoo.com
Accepted 20 February 2012

Abstract

The objective of this research is to study and analyze all trauma injuries managed in the Accident and Emergency department of Hamad Medical Corporation over a two-year period in order to suggest possible preventive measures. The research design is a retrospective hospital and traffic departmental records-based study. All managed trauma patients managed by the author were presented to the Accidents and Emergency Department, during two year interval. The study highlighted the incidence of different types of trauma injuries in Qatar. An increase in motor vehicle accidents as a result of increase in population and increase in rate of acquisition of vehicles; both remain a major cause of all injuries, therefore all efforts must be directed toward prevention of accidents, by proper safety measures , promotion as well as improved traffic and public education.

Keywords: Injuries; Trauma; Vehicle accidents

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