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Table 3 Mechanisms of injury or illness

From: Implementation of a low-titre whole blood transfusion program in a civilian helicopter emergency medical service

Mechanisms of injury or illness

Number of patients

%

Avalanche

1

1.9

Cardiac tamponade

1

1.9

Chainsaw injury

1

1.9

Extremity injury

1

1.9

Epistaxis

1

1.9

Fall from heights- multitrauma

8

15.4

Gastrointestinal bleeding

8

15.4

Gunshot wounds- multitrauma

2

3.8

Motor vehicle accident- multitrauma

14

26.9

Ruptured aorta

5

9.6

Stab injuries- multitrauma

4

7.7

Surgical complications

1

1.9

Traumatic brain injury

1

1.9

Vehicle versus pedestrian accident

2

3.8

Wind-thrown tree

2

3.8

Total

52

100.0