THE RISK FACTORS AND PATTERNS OF INJURIES IN THE RIDER AND PILLION PASSENGERS INVOLVED IN MOTORIZED TWO WHEELER ACCIDENTS.

Abstract

Aims and objectives: To study and analyze the various patterns of injuries and Risk factors involved in motorized two-wheelers accident Material and Methods: This is a prospective observational study on patients who are presenting with complaints of the road traffic accident, any motorized two wheeler accidents attending primarily to the Emergency Department of a tertiary care center, Kolkata. The duration of the study will be 1year between January 2017 to December 2017. Results: This study found that apart from head injuries there was a significant occurrence of limb injuries and facial trauma. We observe that helmet was preventive for a head injury but still helmet use is less in pillion passengers as compared to riders which might be the cause of the almost equal appearance of head injuries among both. Incidence of abrasion injuries was the most common type of injury pattern sustained by both, though the incidence of the lacerated wound was found to be significantly higher in pillion passengers. Conclusion: This study concludes that there are several measures that can be suggested to lower the injury rate and severity among motorized two-wheeler drivers, which are Helmet laws that need to be implemented more strictly. Helmets should be made compulsory for pillion riders as well. More preventive measures, such as lowering the speed limits and avoiding motorized two-wheelers in the rainy time.