Characterization of traumatic events attended by the fire department of the city of Itapiranga - SC

Abstract

Objective: To characterize the traumatic events attended by firefighters corporation of the city of Itapiranga - SC. Method: Quantitative research, documentary, where retrospective analyzed 202 records of prehospital care described in this study as roadkill, collisions, falls from bike during the year 2010. To collect data, we used a form containing personal data, characteristics of injury and accident type. Results: 61% of accidents were caused by motorcycle, 25% of visits occurred between 19:59 to 15h, 70% of victims were male, 48% of victims were aged between 18 and 26 years, 12% of visits to the victims had ethyl odor. Conclusion: The young adult males are the primary victims involved in car accidents. This work will contribute in building strategies in public policy and health services corroborating the reduction of traumatic events.