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. 2022 Dec 9;30:65. doi: 10.1186/s13049-022-01051-z

Table 3.

Mechanisms of injury or illness

Mechanisms of injury or illness Number of patients %
Avalanche 1 1.9
Cardiac tamponade 1 1.9
Chainsaw injury 1 1.9
Extremity injury 1 1.9
Epistaxis 1 1.9
Fall from heights- multitrauma 8 15.4
Gastrointestinal bleeding 8 15.4
Gunshot wounds- multitrauma 2 3.8
Motor vehicle accident- multitrauma 14 26.9
Ruptured aorta 5 9.6
Stab injuries- multitrauma 4 7.7
Surgical complications 1 1.9
Traumatic brain injury 1 1.9
Vehicle versus pedestrian accident 2 3.8
Wind-thrown tree 2 3.8
Total 52 100.0