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: Received: 22 January 2024 / Approved: 23 January 2024 / Online: 23 January 2024 (07:14:28 CET)
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Kumar, A.; Singh, S.; Verma, R.; Tomar, S. Unidentified Patients in Emergency Room: Navigating Trauma in India’s Healthcare System – a Case Series. Preprints2024, 2024011626. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1626.v1
Kumar, A.; Singh, S.; Verma, R.; Tomar, S. Unidentified Patients in Emergency Room: Navigating Trauma in India’s Healthcare System – a Case Series. Preprints 2024, 2024011626. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1626.v1
Kumar, A.; Singh, S.; Verma, R.; Tomar, S. Unidentified Patients in Emergency Room: Navigating Trauma in India’s Healthcare System – a Case Series. Preprints2024, 2024011626. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1626.v1
APA Style
Kumar, A., Singh, S., Verma, R., & Tomar, S. (2024). Unidentified Patients in Emergency Room: Navigating Trauma in India’s Healthcare System – a Case Series. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1626.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Kumar, A., Rashmi Verma and Sona Tomar. 2024 "Unidentified Patients in Emergency Room: Navigating Trauma in India’s Healthcare System – a Case Series" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202401.1626.v1
Abstract
Background: India leads in road traffic accident (RTA) deaths, according to the 2018 World Road Statistics. Most unidentified patients exhibit poor Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores ,often less than eight , heightened trauma severity, and suboptimal outcomes despite standard treatment. Our study concentrates on individuals involved in hit-and-run RTAs or found unconscious and brought to the emergency department and their final outcome.Case Presentation: We are presenting a case series featuring five patients admitted to our hospital for treatment. At the time of admission, all these patients' identities were unknown.We did not face any legal challenges in managing the unidentified patients as we followed preestablished protocols. We report a case series of five male patients who had been admitted after road traffic accidents. All of them regained consciousness after conservative management. These complex cases frequently led to extended hospital stays, underscoring the intricacies of providing care to individuals with uncertain medical histories. All of the patients were treated and successfully discharged. Conclusion: Addressing challenges with unidentified adult patients requires proactive measures like staff training and improved resources. In a developing nation, prioritizing public awareness on road safety, prehospital trauma care, and enhancing healthcare delivery, especially in hospitals, is essential for optimal outcomes.
Public Health and Healthcare, Public Health and Health Services
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