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 |