Trauma-related Therapeutic Procedures at Shohada Trauma Center in Tabriz

BACKGROUND To decrease the burden of injuries it is essential to have an overview of trauma patterns and its management at regional trauma centers. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate some patterns of trauma and trauma-related therapeutic interventions at our trauma center. MATERIALS AND METHODS In a cross-sectional study, 19530 trauma cases admitted to the emergency department and hospital wards of Shohada University Hospital during 2007-2008 were assessed. RESULTS Of the 19530 trauma cases, 14960(76.7%) were males. Mean (SD) of age was 31(19.9) years. The elderly aged 65 and above, comprised 10% (1953) of the participants; while 44 were infants. Falls and traffic injuries were the most common cause of injuries among trauma patients. Most of the mortalities were men comprising 74% of the 57 deaths. Reduction of fractures and dislocations were the most common types of operations among trauma patients. CONCLUSIONS Young men form the target group for possible interventions to decrease the burden of trauma following falls and traffic accidents.