People who use medications, especially psychotropic medications, seem to be at higher risk of getting into a traffic accident. One study looked at data they…
Hypovolemia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in traffic accidents. It is also called hypovolemic shock and it is an emergency condition secondary…
Information on the pros and cons of elderly drivers can be obtained through contacting the National Motorists Association. It has a policy statement on elderly…
Closed head injuries can happen in a traffic accident. A closed head injury is an injury to the brain that happens due to blunt force…
It turns out that elderly drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes when compared to younger people. In fact, they often get in nonfatal…
Pediatric trauma is not uncommon. Patients are at risk for trauma especially in the teenage years when they are more active and try more risky…
Even though there have been dramatic improvements in road conditions over the last 40 years and even though there is greater education of drivers on…
People with epilepsy, which entails seizures that are unpredictable, have had restrictions placed on several areas of their lives including the ability to participate in…
Kids undergo trauma all the time. In fact, statistics show that trauma from various sources is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children….
Pediatric spine injures are not that common. Most injuries happen in a motor vehicle accident, while others happen as a result of diving in shallow…
When vehicles roll over as part of a motor vehicle accident, most of the time it is considered a severe event. Researchers wanted to know…
All terrain vehicles or ATVs are inherently dangerous. They are popular utility vehicles as well as recreational vehicles. Most of them are four wheeled vehicles…
Women involved in motor vehicle accidents represent a special group of victims. They have uteruses of varying sizes that are connected only at the base…
Pregnant women are at special risk of morbidity and mortality when in a motor vehicle accident. Some do not wear seat belts because of the…
Sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder that can lead to motor vehicle accidents, morbidity and mortality in patients who suffer from the disorder. It…
Back injuries are common injuries following a motor vehicle accident. Back injuries can involve injuries to the disk or injuries to bones, nerves, muscles and…