Highest Number Of Injuries Research Articles

Family Health Care Needs in a Pediatric Population 6 Months After Moderate and Severe Physical Trauma

Background: Traumatic injury is a leading cause of death and disability in children and young adults. There is a lack of evidence-based literature and guidelines on supporting families after severe child injury. This study aimed to assess the family needs and factors associated with those needs. Methods: A prospective multicenter follow-up study conducted at two Norwegian trauma centers involving children (aged 0–18 years) who sustained a moderate or severe traumatic injury with a New Injury Severity Score > 9. Sociodemographic and injury variables were recorded at baseline. The Family Needs Questionnaire—Paediatric Version, ranging from one (not at all met) to five (completely met) was completed by parents to assess the family needs at the 6-month follow-up. Bivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted to identify the factors associated with the family needs at 6 months post-injury. Results: Of the 63 children included, 38 (68% boys) with a mean age of 9.9 years (SD = 5.8) were available for follow-up. At 6 months, 82% reported needs for health information with a mean score of 3.8 (SD = 1.0), and involvement with care with a mean of 3.7 (SD = 1.2). Additionally, 71% reported emotional support needs (mean score 2.6, SD = 1.3). A higher number of injuries and a lower age of the child were significantly associated with increased odds of having more family needs. Conclusions: After moderate to severe pediatric traumatic injury, families report a need for health information, involvement in care, and emotional support. Paying attention to the number of injuries and the child’s age could help to identify families in need of information and support.

Ban on New year's Fireworks Reduces Severe Hand Injuries: A Nationwide Multicentre Study On The Prohibition Of Pyrotechnics Due To Covid-19 Restrictions

Injuries caused by explosions or pyrotechnic devices can lead to severe hand injuries with potential long-term consequences for both the affected individual and the healthcare system. The implementation of a nationwide ban on fireworks during the New Year festivities was only temporarily enforced as part of the protective measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. These two exceptional years provide an opportunity for evaluation as a model experiment to demonstrate the impact of a fireworks ban on the frequency of explosion-related hand injuries. In a multicentre study, five German hand trauma centres retrospectively collected and analysed all pyrotechnic-related injuries that occurred within seven days around the New Year celebration between 2017 and 2023. Severe hand injuries from explosions were significantly less frequent at New Year celebrations during the pandemic period compared with data collected in the years before and after Covid-19. After the return to regular sales laws and celebrations in December 2022, a significant increase in injuries was observed, surpassing even the pre-Covid period. Epidemiological data confirmed a high proportion of minors and male victims. The highest number of injuries was observed on New Year's Eve and the first day of January, with adults mainly being injured during the festivities, while children and adolescents were mainly injured during the first days of January. A national ban proved to be an effective method to prevent severe hand injuries caused by explosive devices and their lifelong consequences. The data obtained in this multicentre study can serve as a basis for informed policy action.

Patterns and outcomes of patients with abdominal injury: a multicenter study from Iran

BackgroundInjury is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and the abdomen is the most common area of trauma after the head and extremities. Abdominal injury is often divided into two categories: blunt and penetrating injuries. This study aims to determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of these two types of abdominal injuries in patients registered with the National Trauma Registry of Iran (NTRI).MethodsThis multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted with data from the NTRI from July 24, 2016, to May 21, 2023. All abdominal trauma patients defined by the International Classification of Diseases; 10th Revision (ICD-10) codes were enrolled in this study. The inclusion criteria were one of the following: hospital length of stay (LOS) of more than 24 h, fatal injuries, and trauma patients transferred from the ICU of other hospitals.ResultsAmong 532 patients with abdominal injuries, 420 (78.9%) had a blunt injury, and 435 (81.7%) of the victims were men. The most injured organs in blunt trauma were the spleen, with 200 (47.6%) and the liver, with 171 (40.7%) cases, respectively. Also, the colon and small intestine, with 42 (37.5%) cases, had the highest number of injuries in penetrating injuries. Blood was transfused in 103 (23.5%) of blunt injured victims and 17 (15.2%) of penetrating traumas (p = 0.03). ICU admission was significantly varied between the two groups, with 266 (63.6%) patients in the blunt group and 47 (42%) in penetrating (p < 0.001). Negative laparotomies were 21 (28%) in penetrating trauma and only 11 (7.7%) in blunt group (p < 0.001). In the multiple logistic regression model after adjusting, ISS ≥ 16 increased the chance of ICU admission 3.13 times relative to the ISS 1–8 [OR: 3.13, 95% CI (1.56 to 6.28), P = 0.001]. Another predictor was NOM, which increased ICU chance 1.75 times more than OM [OR: 1.75, 95% CI (1.17 to 2.61), p = 0.006]. Additionally, GCS 3–8 had 5.43 times more ICU admission odds than the GCS 13–15 [OR:5.43, 95%CI (1.81 to 16.25), P = 0.002] respectively.ConclusionThis study found that the liver and spleen are mostly damaged in blunt injuries. Also, in most cases of penetrating injuries, the colon and small intestine had the highest frequency of injuries compared to other organs. Blunt abdominal injuries caused more blood transfusions and ICU admissions. Higher ISS, lower GCS, and NOM were predictors of ICU admission in abdominal injury victims.

IJCM_401A: Study of patterns and associated factors of occupational injuries among the people seeking health care in the urban area of Mangalore

Background: Injuries occurring at the workplace are among the most important health concerns these days. This study was done to study the patterns of compensations available to those seeking health care for occupational injuries and to assess the level of implementation of occupational safety measures in their workplaces. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was undertaken in the hospitals affiliated to Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, and Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital, Mangalore included all adults who were seeking health care for occupational injuries during the study period. A pre-tested semi-structured proforma, which included employment details, working conditions, type/s of injuries, availability &amp; utility of Personal Protective Devices, and Compensations availed for health reasons was used and the collected data were analysed using SPSS version 25. The results were expressed as proportions. To compare the groups, the Chi-square test was used and p&lt;0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The study included 164 patients with a mean age of 38.6 years (SD: 9.85). Overall, 92.1% did not have any pre-employment training regarding PPEs applicable to their work. Also, 81.7% of the employers did not provide any PPEs. But among Government sector employees, 77.8% of their employers provided them with PPEs. The proportion was highest among Government employees when compared to others regarding the provision of PPEs. This difference across the groups was statistically significant (p&lt;0.0001). Conclusion: High number of injuries at the workplace were related to the musculoskeletal system. Awareness and use of PPEs at the workplace were poor among the study population.

Musculoskeletal Injuries in Police Enforcement Trainees in the Pre-service Training Course of Iran

Purpose: Intensive military training courses are among the programs and specialties of the police force. Musculoskeletal disorders in the military are one of the vital factors that keep people away from courses and shorten their service life. This research aims to measure the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in newly arrived students in the pre-service training course of the police force using the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center (OSTRC) questionnaire. Methods: For this purpose, 124 soldiers with a mean age of 20.7 years, a mean height of 178.5 cm, a mean weight of 72.9 kg, and a mean activity per week for 3 hours and 19 minutes in one of the training barracks affiliated to the Tehran Police Force and were selected and completed the OSTRC questionnaire every month for 6 months. The research design of this study is epidemiology and the results are presented descriptively. Results: The results of the research related to prevalence measurement on a monthly mean showed that ankles at 2.8%, knees at 2.2%, and waist at 1.8% respectively have the highest prevalence rates among soldiers. Also, among the harmful factors, the parade had the largest share with 22.5% and during 6 months, the second month had the highest number of injuries, and the sixth month had the lowest number of injuries. In terms of participation in exercises, 86.6% of soldiers participated in practical classes without any physical injuries during the six months. A total of 9.1% of the soldiers could not perform optimally and properly despite their full attendance in the practical classes due to physical injuries and finally, 3.8% of the participants, despite attending the practical classes, had to leave the class halfway due to the severity of the injury. Conclusion: What is clear is that the most affected areas are the central area and the lower limbs, and the spine of the back, head, neck, and upper limbs were not among the most damaged areas. Finally, it seems that the prevalence rate among the soldiers in training courses is acceptable and close to the average of global statistics. However, it is required to take preventive measures as well as plan to add classes and specialized exercises to strengthen physical fitness and specialized exercises related to improving the conditions of damaged areas.

ANALYSIS OF CLINICAL AND ANATOMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TRAFFIC INJURIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF THE REGIONAL CITY. REPORT THREE: SEVERITY OF DAMAGE

Abstract. Road tra ffi c injury, like other types of traumatic injuries, has a rather complex clinical characteristic and is multicomponent. The purpose of the study: To verify and form the clinical characteristics of injuries in victims of tra ffi c accidents in the conditions of a regional city. Material and methods. A retrospective analysis of 242 cases of victims who were injured as a result of a traffi c accident and were treated in the emergency medical hospital of Chernivtsi from 2019 to 2020 was conducted. The research array was formed by the method of irreversible randomization using the methodology of random numbers. The results. As a result of the study, it was found that in the conditions of the regional city, 66.11 % of the victims of road accidents receive an injury with a severity of damage of more than 16 points according to the standardized scoring system NISS, i. e. polytrauma. In the general array of the study, the highest mortality rate was recorded in victims with an injury severity of 45-75 points and 34-45 points (33.34 % and 30.30 %, respectively). Among drivers, damage with a severity of up to 24 points according to the standardized scoring system NISS (light injury) is 76.13 %, among passengers – 67.04 %, and among pedestrians – 51.51 %. Severe (35-44 points) and extremely severe injury (45-75 points) together have the same weight: for drivers – 10.23 %, for passengers – 13.64 %, for pedestrians – 31.82 %, i. e. pedestrians receive more serious injuries, and the sign of participation in traffi c has a probable infl uence on the severity of injuries in victims of tra ffi c accidents. Pedestrian survivors have the highest number of injuries with NISS severity of 16-24 points – 39.62 %, drivers and passengers – up to 16 points (46.83 % and 42.85 %, respectively). In the array of dead pedestrians and passengers, the highest specifi c weight is given to victims with a severity of 45-75 points (38.46 % and 36.37 %, respectively), and drivers with a severity of damage of 35-44 points – 33.34 %, that is, a sign of participation in traffi c and the severity of damage have a probable infl uence on the occurrence of a negative result of the course of the traumatic process. Conclusions. For the victims of road accidents in the conditions of the regional city, in general, a relatively mild injury is characteristic – up to 34 points, 82.65 %, and an injury up to 16 points is 33.89 %. It was established that the severity of damage depends on the sign of participation in tra ffi c: the most severe injuries are sustained by pedestrians (specifi c weight of severe and extremely severe injuries – 31.82 %), the least severe – drivers, 10.23 %. It was established that the severity of damage in victims of traffi c accidents in the conditions of a regional city obviously depends on participation in traffi c and is a signifi cant factor in the occurrence of mortality.

Experimental testing of liner tray walls subjected to near field blast

AbstractExplosions produced in urban or industrial areas due to accidental or intentional detonation of high energy explosives (e.g., improvised explosive devices IED) are low‐probability but high‐impact events. If standoff distance from buildings or other constructions is small, explosions can cause structural failures and serious injuries or deaths of people. Preventing buildings from collapse is essential to minimizing casualties among occupants. However, experience has shown that even if the collapse is prevented, high number of injuries can result from fragments and flying debris generated by the non‐structural components or building envelopes. This risk could be minimized through appropriate design and selection of construction materials for most exposed elements (i.e., building envelopes). Although heavy/stiff systems were long considered appropriate to protect buildings against explosive threats, lighter and flexible systems are increasingly used for modern buildings. By allowing damage (but not fragmentation), the envelope system can provide predictable response, with minimal injuries in case of an explosion.The study presents the results of full‐scale blast tests on liner tray walls attached to a steel frame building. Walls are tested against increasing blast charges until complete failure. The ultimate strength is given by the failure of the end fasteners, after large bolt hole elongations coupled with the pull‐through of the end fasteners.

Traffic Safety Risk Assessment for Selected Roads in Al-Qadisiyah Province

Road risk assessments use the same methodology as regular risk assessments and describe all of the dangers that are connected to drivers who use their vehicles for daily-related objectives. These risks include the distance traveled, the duration of the trip, the planned breaks, the driver’s posture, the sorts of routes, and the available driving options. The manuscript explored traffic crashes, the geographical distribution of crashes, and the road characteristics to identify the riskiest roads in Al-Qadisiyah Province. Data was collected from Al-Diwaniyah Teaching Hospital, and the data was divided into internal regions with 5996 crashes and external regions with about 6867 crashes. After compiling, indexing, and dividing the data, it was found that the critical crash times are at the beginning and end of the official working hours and at the time of rest after working hours. Likewise, the highest number of injuries are related to motorcyclists with 2447 crashes. It was also found that people (22-35) years old have the largest number of crashes followed by people 18 years old. After calculating the total number of accidents and the rate of accidents for all the roads selected for the study, the results indicated that the Diwaniyah-Daghara road had the highest number of accidents than the rest of the selected roads, as the number of accidents was 921 accidents, followed by the second place in terms of the number of accidents, the Diwaniyah-Sunya road, and after calculating the amount of danger for all roads ( There are 7 external roads and 3 internal roads). It is followed in second place by the Diwaniyah-Shafi’iyyah road with a crash severity of 15.05, and in third place by the Diwaniya-Daghara road with a severity of 13.65, whereas, Al-Askari road was ranked third with the number of crashes of 671, and now it ranks fifth with a severity of 8.31.

What are the most common running-related injuries? – empirical research based on anonymous surveys among people regularly involved in amateur long-distance runs

Introduction: The aim of the study: The aim of the study was to assess the most common injuries in people regularly involved in amateur long-distance runs by empirical research based on anonymous surveys.Materials and methods: The research material was collected using an anonymous online survey in May 2023. The obtained results were analyzed and verified on the basis of scientific literature and statistically processed using Microsoft Office Excel.Results: Of the 124 long-distance runners, 78,2% reported having a running-related injury in the past. The predominant site of these injuries was the lower limb especially foot, ankle and shin. 65,3% researched runners chose hard surfaces such as asphalt or pavestone.Conclusion: Definitely the highest number of injuries in our research is caused by an excessive training load. Most runners chose hard surfaces such as asphalt or pavestone which were not in line with the rules of injury prevention. Keywords: running, injury, running-related musculoskeletal injuries, sports injuries, rehabilitation.

Functional Outcomes at 6 and 12 Months Post-Injury in a Trauma Centre Population with Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Injuries.

This study aims to evaluate the global functional outcomes after moderate-to-severe traumatic injury at 6 and 12 months and to examine the sociodemographic and injury-related factors that predict these outcomes. A prospective cohort study was conducted in which trauma patients of all ages with a New Injury Severity Score > 9 who were discharged alive from two regional trauma centres in Norway over a one-year period (2020) were included. The Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOSE) score was used to analyse the functional outcomes. Regression analyses were performed to investigate the predictors of the GOSE score. Follow-up assessments were obtained from approximately 85% of the 601 included patients at both time points. The mean (SD) GOSE score was 6.1 (1.6) at 6 months and 6.4 (1.6) at 12 months, which corresponds to an upper-moderate disability. One-half of the patients had a persistent disability at 12 months post-injury. The statistically significant predictors of a low GOSE score at both time points were more pre-injury comorbidity, a higher number of injuries, and higher estimated rehabilitation needs, whereas a thorax injury with an Abbreviated Injury Scale ≥ 3 predicted higher GOSE scores. A high Glasgow Coma Scale score at admission predicted a higher GOSE score at 6 months. This study strengthens the evidence base for the functional outcomes and predictors in this population.

Lean approach in the application of new technologies: integration of risk, situational awareness, and resilience by a prehospital emergency medical service

After an earthquake or an industrial chemical release, a timely and effective response is crucial and can prevent or significantly reduce the risk of casualties. To this end, first responders and rescue teams have been equipped with state-of-the-art tools and specialised instruments to improve their capabilities in terms of accuracy, rapid location, and reduction of false alarms. The European Union-funded Search and Rescue project (Emerging technologies for the Early location of Entrapped victims under Collapsed Structures and Advanced Wearables for risk assessment and First Responders Safety in SAR operations) has designed, implemented and tested a highly compatible open architecture platform for first responders in a pilot case study of a chemical incident. An analysis of major chemical accidents classified by the eMars database (Major Accident Reporting System, established by the European Seveso Directive) was carried out; it has determined the types of companies that have suffered chemical accidents with the highest number of injuries and fatalities. Based on this previous analysis, a chemical spill pilot study was devised to test advanced user equipment systems and backup applications, improving first responders’ decision-making and providing a common, dynamic operational perspective of the disaster. The Lean Method was used to evaluate processes, identify waste, test new solutions and, finally, increase the value of the product and service produced.

Incidence of Injuries in Elite Spanish Male Youth Football Players: A Season-Long Study with Under-10 to Under-18 Athletes

The aim of this study was to analyse the injuries sustained by youth football players from a professional team of the Spanish League integrated into an elite academy, considering the sporting context, the month, and the category of the player throughout the 2017–2018 football season. A total of 227 players in under (U) age categories from U-10 to U-18, with two age-groups in each category (A and B), except U-18, with three groups (A, B and, C), were evaluated. Of the 242 cases, 196 injuries were observed. Injury recurrence or different injuries were observed in the same football player during the season, specifically in the older age categories. With regard to the location of injuries, sixteen different parts of the body were associated with injuries, with five of those totalizing the majority of incidence (162 injuries): the ankle (19), the foot (10), the hip (22), the knee (27), and the thigh (74). A negative relationship was observed between the sporting context and the number of injuries sustained (Rho = −0.203; p = 0.002), and a positive relationship between the category and the number of injuries was identified (Rho = 0.488; p &lt; 0.001). Of the total, 118 injuries were sustained during training (62.8%), 70 were sustained in competitive moments (37.2%), and the remaining cases were associated with accidents outside football. The majority of injuries were muscular (101), followed by articular injuries (49), with both combined accounting for 150 of the total injuries. Though no relationship was observed between month and number of injuries (Rho = −0.024; p = 0.707), the months associated with the restart of training routines after interruptions (August, September, and January) were the highest, other than May, in which the highest number of injuries was observed. The findings in this study suggested that it is advisable to carry out a greater number of hours of injury prevention training in U-16 and U-18. Coaches should routinely monitor young players’ development in order to adapt and balance training interventions to individual needs, and they should consider implementing specific injury risk mitigation strategies in youth football based on the long-term development of the football players. Additionally, it is our understanding that it is essential to program, perform, and monitor specific training sessions or even specific training tasks considering the player’s category and long-term sporting development.

Effect of Taping on Feedforward Activity of the Non-dominant Leg Muscles in Elite Volleyball Players With Chronic Ankle Instability During A Single-leg Jump-landing Task

Background and Aims Although volleyball is a contact sport, there are a high number of injuries in volleyball during training or competitions. Since many jumps are performed during training, it is not surprising that a high number of injuries are caused by jumping and landing. The present study aims to investigate the effect of taping on the feedforward activity of non-dominant leg muscles during single-leg jump-landing in professional volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. Methods In this study, participants were 13 volleyball players with chronic ankle instability who were selected by a purposive sampling method. Electromyographic activity of peroneus longus, anterior tibialis, gastrocnemius, vastus lateralis, gluteus medius, and rectus femoris muscles of the non-dominant leg during a single-leg jump-landing task following a spike shot before and after taping was evaluated. Root mean square was used to calculate muscle activity before and after taping. The data were analyzed using paired t-test. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results The findings showed the significant effect of taping only on maximum feedforward activity (P=0.02) and average feedforward activity (P=0.03) of the peroneus longus muscle. The effect was not statistically significant for other muscles (P&gt;0.05). Conclusion It seems that taping is not useful for improving the feedforward activity of muscles in volleyball players with chronic ankle instability during single-leg jump-landing. Hence, other exercises or methods are recommended for these players during recovery or training.

Children and youth agricultural injuries: A retrospective analysis of pediatric trauma admissions in North Dakota

IntroductionFarm children and youths face unique health risks, including increased risk of agricultural injuries (AI), due to the hazardous machinery, structures and animals on their residential environment. As a result, they experience more severe and complex polytraumatic injuries and longer hospital stays compared to those children injured in homes or residences. A major barrier to the prevention of AI among children and youth residing on farms is a lack of analytic studies about the magnitude and characteristics of these injuries, especially in North Dakota. MethodsWe performed a retrospective review of the Sanford Medical Center Fargo trauma registry for pediatric patients (aged 0–19 years) who received care between January 2010 and December 2020 for AI. Patients were grouped for analysis by the age categories of the Agricultural Youth Work Guidelines (AYWG) to compare the mechanisms of injury with the recommended minimum age requirements for specific farm tasks. ResultsOf the 41 patients, 26 were male. Mean age was 11 years and one death was reported. The most common mechanism of injury was animals (37%), followed by falls (20%) and machinery (17%). Children under 6 years and youth aged 16 to 19 had the highest number of injuries. Females experienced 53% of animal-related injuries and males accounted for all vehicle-related injuries. ConclusionThe incidence and severity of polytraumatic AI among young children in North Dakota is concerning. Our results underscore the continued need to pursue pediatric injury prevention on farms through educational resources and programs, including the AWYG. Practical applicationsParents require more training on age and ability appropriate farm tasks, especially animal-related interactions. It is imperative that families are given the education and training necessary to integrate children into the farm life while protecting them from injury.

Severe muscle damage after a short period of ischemia and reperfusion in an animal model

BackgroundSkeletal muscle ischemia-reperfusion injuries result in a loss of contractile function, leading to limb disability or amputation. Ischemia causes hypoxia and cellular energy failure, which is aggravated by reperfusion due to the inflammatory response and oxidative stress. The consequences of the injury vary according to the duration of the period of ischemia and reperfusion. Therefore, the present work aims to evaluate ischemia-reperfusion injuries induced in the skeletal muscles of Wistar rats submitted to 3 different application periods based on morphological and biochemical parameters. MethodsFor this, a tourniquet was applied to the root of the animals’ hind limbs, occluding arterial and venous blood flow, and it was followed by reperfusion—the removal of the tourniquet. The groups were: control (without tourniquet); I30'/R60' (30 minutes of ischemia and 1 hour of reperfusion); I120'/R120' (2 hours and 2 hours); and I180'/R180' (3 hours and 3 hours). ResultsAll ischemia-reperfusion groups showed characteristics of muscle injury. Microscopic analyses of the extensor digitorum longus, soleus, tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius muscles showed a significant increase in the number of injured muscle fibers in the ischemia-reperfusion groups compared to the control group. There were also significant differences between the ischemia-reperfusion groups in all muscles, showing a progressive increase in the degree of injury. The quantification of the number of injured muscle fibers between the muscles revealed that at I30'/R60', the soleus muscles had a higher number of injuries in relation to the other muscles, with statistical significance. In the I120'/R120' group, the gastrocnemius muscles presented a significantly greater number of injured fibers. There were no significant differences in the I180'/R180' group. The serum levels of creatine kinase in the I180'/R180' group were significantly higher than in the control and I30'/R60' groups. ConclusionsTherefore, it was evident that the 3 ischemia-reperfusion models used were capable of causing cell damage, with these findings being more pronounced in the I180'/R180' group.

Identification of Desired Qualifications for Construction Safety Personnel in the United States

Construction is a hazardous industry with a high number of injuries. Prior research found that many industry injuries can be prevented by implementing an effective safety plan if prepared and maintained by qualified safety personnel. However, there are no specific guidelines on how to select qualified construction safety personnel and what criteria should be used to select an individual for a safety position in the United States (US) construction industry. To fill this gap in knowledge, the study goal was to identify the desired qualifications of safety personnel in the US construction industry. To achieve the study goal, the Delphi technique was used as the main methodology for determining the desired qualifications for construction safety personnel. As a result, a panel of 15 subject-matter experts was selected, and 4 rounds of surveys were carried out. The findings of the study led to the identification of the desired qualifications for three construction safety positions (safety entry, safety professional, and safety manager). The present study contributes to the body of theoretical knowledge on construction safety and presents practical guidelines to assist industry stakeholders select qualified safety personnel for their projects. The selection of qualified safety personnel is expected to improve workplace safety performance and positively reflect on other project outcomes. Construction stakeholders should pay attention to three key aspects (namely, education, experience, and certification) when determining the qualifications for a safety leadership position and take into consideration the type of position intended to be filled. This study fills the gap in knowledge by identifying the desired qualifications and criteria on how to select safety personnel in the US construction industry.

Teaching Football Players Fundamental Tackle Techniques

Tackle football has the highest number of injuries in contact sports. Certain injuries in the head and neck may severely impact the player’s physical, neurological, and physiological functionality, even sudden death, as well as the quality of their personal life in the long run. These injuries commonly occur during a collision when a defender is attempting to tackle an opponent, particularly when the defender’s head being down, and neck being curved. To reduce and prevent injuries as such from early on, this column breaks down the essential techniques for two types of tackles and recommends the proper training procedure to coaches.

Traumatic injuries among Alaska’s young workers: Linking cases from four data systems

BackgroundYoung workers (aged 15–24 years) experience higher rates of job-related injury compared with workers aged 25–44 years in the United States. Young workers may have limited or no prior work experience or safety training, which can contribute to their injury risk. In 2018, Alaska had the second highest work-related fatality rate and 14th highest non-fatal injury rate in the United States. This study aimed to characterize nonfatal and fatal occupational injuries among young workers in Alaska.MethodsTo describe injury patterns among Alaska young workers from 2014–2018, we used data from four datasets: Alaska Workers’ Compensation, Alaska Occupational Injury Surveillance System, Alaska Trauma Registry, and Alaska Fishermen’s Fund. The datasets were merged two at a time and filtered by the worker characteristics (e.g., age and sex) and incident characteristics (e.g., date of injury). Duplicates were then manually identified between the datasets using the variables above. The injury narrative and Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System codes were used last to verify true duplicates. Descriptive analyses were performed after the duplicates were merged.ResultsDuring the 5-year study period 2014–2018, young workers experienced 20 fatal and 12,886 nonfatal injuries. Residents of Alaska comprised 85% of nonfatal and 70% of fatal injuries. The top three major occupation groups with the highest number of injuries were production (1,391, 14%), food preparation (1,225, 12%), and transportation/material moving (1,166, 11%). The most common events leading to injuries were struck by object or equipment (2,027, 21%), overexertion involving outside sources (1,385, 14%), and struck against object or equipment (905, 9%). The most common nature of injuries were sprains/strains/tears (3,024, 29%), cuts/lacerations (1,955, 19%), and bruises/contusions (1,592, 15%).ConclusionAlthough progress has been made in reducing worker injuries, Alaskan young workers still experience injuries and fatalities frequently. Based on findings, there is a clear need for employers, researchers, public health professionals, parents, and young workers to prioritize young worker safety through an integrated approach, from education and training to adequate workplace supervision and support.

Epidemiology of Rink Hockey-Related Injuries.

Determining the rate of injuries related to a certain sport is accepted as the primary step toward designing, implementing, and evaluating injury prevention programs. The aim of this study was to examine the injuries sustained by semiprofessional Spanish rink hockey players and to compare data per playing position. Observational and retrospective. Athletes from 21 teams were surveyed via a self-reported questionnaire to screen for incidence, injury burden, location, tissue, and onset of injuries. Overall, 101 time loss injuries were reported across 22,241hours of exposure, giving rise to an incidence rate of 4.5/1000hours. The main body regions injured were the hip/groin, shoulder, thigh, and head, accounting altogether for 47.5% of all injuries. Musculotendinous injuries were the most frequent, comprising 27.7% of all injuries. Incidence accounted for 3.1/1000hours during training and 23/1000hours during games (P < .001). A high number of injuries were caused by contact (46.5%). No differences were found for any of the variables analyzed between outfield players and goalkeepers. The injury incidence in rink hockey is moderate, occurring mainly due to a contact mechanism. Preventative measurements should be implemented in rink hockey with a special concern for injuries affecting the hip/groin and head.

The Strategy of Applying e-learning within (30) days in the Iraqi Ministry of Education in Light of the Corona Pandemic and the Deterioration of the Economic Situation for the Academic Year (2019-2020) and the Extent to which this Strategy can be Applied in the Future for Similar Cases

The outbreak of the Corona epidemic in all countries of the world has paralyzed almost all human activities, including the education sector, and the countries of the world are in trouble with the high number of injuries and deaths, including Iraq, in addition to the drop in global oil prices, which is the main source of national income in Iraq. As we are on the cusp of a new academic year, we must find solutions to continue the educational process, and to reduce the presence of large numbers of students in the classroom, in compliance with the directives of the Ministry of Health, in addition to taking into account the financial aspect of the Ministry of Education. This proposed project for e-learning achieves the desired goals of the study, first, dividing roles and tasks between the Ministry of Education and the general directorates of education and schools, and secondly, producing an electronic platform for the Iraqi Ministry of Education in record time, and third: it does not cost the Ministry of Education large sums of money.