residents of UAE are 7 times more likely to die
in car accident compared to those in UK.
Road accidents are the second major cause of
deaths in UAE
road accidents are primary cause of deaths of children
in UAE
The trend of road traffic fatalities is increasing among UAE
nationals as well as expatriates. RTIs were found to be more
frequent on roads with high speed limits and with the presence
of trucks. Further research is needed to identify associated risk
factors.
First aid
Ensure personal safety
Look at the patient in general to see if the patient appears unwell
Check the patient's responses
Check airway, breathing, and circulation
If the patient is unconscious, unresponsive, and is not breathing normally (occasional
gasps are not normal) start CPR according to the resuscitation guidelines
Monitor the vital signs early. Attach a pulse oximeter, ECG monitor and a non-invasive blood pressure
monitor to all critically ill patients, as soon as possible
Insert an intravenous cannula as soon as possible. Take bloods for investigation when inserting the
intravenous cannula
After assessment he was found to have
Ruptured spleen
Impaired kidney function
Acute Renal
Failure
Definition
When the kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous
levels of wastes may accumulate, and the blood's
chemical makeup may get out of balance