Table 3. Distribution of external injuries in victims of fatal RTA over different part of the body, N (%).
Part of the body | Abrasion | Contusion | Laceration | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|
Head, Neck & Face | 48 (12.76) | 40 (10.36) | 34 (9.04) | 122 (32.44) |
Upper extremity | 56 (14.89) | 12 (3.19) | 11 (2.92) | 79 (21.01) |
Thorax | 43 (11.43) | 11 (2.92) | 1 (0.26) | 55 (14.62) |
Abdomen & pelvis | 26 (6.91) | 12 (3.19) | 8 (2.12) | 46 (12.34) |
Lower extremity | 39 (10.37) | 9 (2.39) | 26 (6.91) | 74 (19.68) |
Total (%) | 212 (56.38) | 84 (22.34) | 80 (21.27) | 376 (100) |