ABSTRACT
Background: Motorcyclists are prone to injuries during road traffic accidents
Objective: To assess the frequency and pattern of injuries associated with Motorcycle related road traffic accidents in Emergency department of a tertiary care hospital
Methodology: A total of 500 patients of road traffic accident were included in this cross sectional study, from 1st March to 31st July 2017. This study was conducted in Emergency Department of Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan. Data was collected by filling a questionnaire after interview of patients or attendant. Frequency of motor cycle related injuries and their pattern were noted. Informed consent was taken. Data was coded and analyzed by using SPSS version 20
Results: Injured patients included in the study were 500. A large number of injured, 397 [79.4%] persons were riding on motorcycles. The injuries ranged from minor abrasions to severe head injuries and poly-trauma. Majority of cases were of head injury 164 [41%]
Conclusion: Head injuries are the most common and fatal injuries among motorcyclists. Major causes of accidents in motorcyclists were not following safety measure, over speeding, not wearing helmet, behavioral issues and poor enforcement of traffic laws