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Table 2 Specific injuries sustained by patients as documented (n = 1278)

From: Prehospital acute traumatic pain assessment and management practices in the Western Cape, South Africa: a retrospective review

Specifics of sustained injuries

≤ 14 Years n (%)

> 14 Years n (%)

Total n (%)

More than 1 injury sustained

10 (0.8%)

129 (10.1%)

139 (10.9%)

Fractures/dislocations/deformities

34 (2.7%)

155 (12.1%)

189 (14.8%)

Burns

21 (1.6%)

38 (3%)

59 (4.6%)

Gunshot wound (GSW)

1 (0.1%)

34 (2.6%)

35 (2.7%)

Polytrauma

0 (0%)

12 (0.9%)

12 (0.9%)

Head injury

18 (1.4%)

102 (8%)

120 (9.4%)

Pneumo-, haemothorax or cardiac tamponade

0 (0%)

25 (2%)

25 (2%)

Sprains/strains/muscle Injuries

1 (0.1%)

11 (0.8%)

12 (0.9%)

Rape

0 (0%)

2 (0.2%)

2 (0.2%)

Neck and/or back pain/tenderness/injury

4 (0.3%)

86 (6.7%)

90 (7%)

Drowning

2 (0.15%)

2 (0.15%)

4 (0.3%)

Open and/or closed wounds

73 (5.7%)

783 (61.3%)

856 (67%)

  1. Since about 11% of patients sustained more than one injury, the total injuries sustained will account to more than 1278.