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. 2024 Sep-Dec;15(3):494-498.
doi: 10.4103/njms.njms_102_23. Epub 2024 Nov 16.

Evaluation of the effectiveness of road safety measures and their impact on the pattern and distribution of extracranial and intracranial hemorrhages in fatal head injury cases in Uttar Pradesh, India

Ashish Kumar Singh  1 , Sachin Kumar Tripathi  2 , Rajiv Ratan Singh  3 , Pradeep Kumar Yadav  4 , Mousami Singh  5 , Anoop Kumar Verma  5
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of road safety measures and their impact on the pattern and distribution of extracranial and intracranial hemorrhages in fatal head injury cases in Uttar Pradesh, India

Ashish Kumar Singh et al. Natl J Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Sep-Dec.

Abstract

Introduction: In Uttar Pradesh, India, there are many fatal head injuries as a result of road traffic accidents (RTAs). Studying the pattern and distribution of intracranial hemorrhages, a frequent complication of severe head trauma might provide vital information on the efficacy of traffic safety regulations. To improve road safety tactics and lower fatal head injuries in Uttar Pradesh, this study intends to assess the effect of road safety measures on the frequency and distribution of intracranial hemorrhages in fatal head injury patients.

Aim: This study's objective is to assess the influence of current road safety initiatives on intracranial bleeding distribution and patterns in fatal head injury cases in Uttar Pradesh.

Methodology: The 604 RTA cases with head injuries that were brought to the mortuary of the S.R.N. Hospital in Prayagraj for a medical-legal postmortem assessment over the course of a year, from April 2021 to March 2022, make up the entirety of this prospective study. Following receiving institutional ethical approval and informed consent, structured interviews with attendees utilizing a questionnaire were done to gather the data.

Result: The results show that certain traffic safety measures have reduced the frequency of fatal head injuries in RTAs. A decreased incidence of intracranial hemorrhages was linked to improved traffic infrastructure, including well-planned junctions, pedestrian crossings, and distinct bicycle lanes. Similar results were shown in serious head injuries when traffic restrictions including speed limits, seat belt use, and helmet legislation were strictly enforced.

Conclusion: There are still issues with fatal brain injuries from car accidents, despite some encouraging results. Safety legislation violations, a lack of public knowledge, and inadequate enforcement all contribute to the issue. Disadvantaged groups like walkers and users on two-wheelers continue to be especially susceptible. The results of this investigation offer important new understandings of the efficiency of traffic safety measures and their influence on the distribution and pattern of cerebral hemorrhages in Uttar Pradesh, India. The results point to the necessity of improved public education efforts and traffic safety laws. More research and focused interventions are required to address specific risk factors among various road user groups. This will result in a safer driving environment and a decline in catastrophic brain injuries.

Keywords: Distribution; effectiveness; fatal head injury cases; intracranial hemorrhages; road safety measures; road traffic accidents.

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Pattern of distribution of extracranial injuries in fatal head injury cases due to road traffic accidents
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Pattern of distribution of intracranial hemorrhages in fatal head injury cases due to road traffic accidents
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Type of combination of intracranial hemorrhages in fatal head injury cases due to road traffic accidents
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