The American journal of emergency medicine
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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of facial trauma among victims of road traffic accidents and investigate factors associated with it. ⋯ The prevalence of facial injuries was high in this study and was significantly associated with the place of residence, time of day, age group, and type of accident.
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Comparative Study
Comorbidities and complications influence the diagnosis and management of geriatric supraglottitis.
This study aimed to assess the differences in the clinical characteristics, management, and outcomes of supraglottitis between geriatric and nongeriatric adults over a 30-month period. ⋯ The clinical characteristics and management were similar between the geriatric and nongeriatric supraglottitis patients. Nevertheless, the comorbidities altered the clinical presentations of the geriatric patients and resulted in lower diagnostic accuracy. Additionally, the elevated complication rates of the geriatric patient might have negatively affected their outcomes.