Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)

<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The large animal-related injuries are emerging major trauma but remain underestimated public health problem worldwide. We aimed to determine the incidence, clinical characteristics, mechanisms and patterns of horse and camel-related injurie...

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Main Author: Ayman El-Menyar (440103) (author)
Other Authors: Naushad A. Khan (17863049) (author), Syed G.A. Naqvi (17863052) (author), Hassan Al-Thani (440106) (author)
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Syed G.A. Naqvi (17863052)
Hassan Al-Thani (440106)
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Naushad A. Khan (17863049)
Syed G.A. Naqvi (17863052)
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Camel-related injury
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description <h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The large animal-related injuries are emerging major trauma but remain underestimated public health problem worldwide. We aimed to determine the incidence, clinical characteristics, mechanisms and patterns of horse and camel-related injuries (HCRIs) in a Middle Eastern country.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A retrospective analysis of all patients who were hospitalized due to HCRIs was conducted. Data included patient's demographics, mechanism of injury, anatomical location and severity of injury, and hospital outcomes.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Between November 2007 and December 2021, there were 273 hospitalized patients with HCRIs representing1.3 % of the total trauma admissions. Of these, 145 (53.1 %) and 128 (46.9 %) were horse (HRI) and camel-related injuries (CRI) respectively. The most common presenting age group of the cohort was 20–29 years and 88 % were males. Patients with HRIs were younger (27.5 ± 11 years) than CRIs (34 ± 13.5 years). Injuries to the extremities were the most common (62 % vs. 40 %), followed by the head injury (25.5 % vs. 31 %) among the HRIs and CRIs, respectively. The most common mechanism of injury was falling off followed by getting kicked by the HCRIs. Major trauma (ISS ≥12) was found in 23 % of HRIs (47.5 %) and CRIs (52.5 %). Only 5 % of patients had shock index >0.90 on admission; two thirds were due to CRIs. There were four fatalities (1.5 %), all attributed to traumatic brain injury, of which three were due to HRIs and one due to CRIs.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">This study reveals that HCRIs predominantly affect young adult males and may involve serious injuries, exhibit distinct injury patterns, however, it is associated with low mortality. Preventive measures need to be revisited.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Injury<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2023.111093" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2023.111093</a></p>
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spelling Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)Ayman El-Menyar (440103)Naushad A. Khan (17863049)Syed G.A. Naqvi (17863052)Hassan Al-Thani (440106)Biomedical and clinical sciencesClinical sciencesHorse-related injuryCamel-related injuryLarge animalTrauma<h3>Background</h3><p dir="ltr">The large animal-related injuries are emerging major trauma but remain underestimated public health problem worldwide. We aimed to determine the incidence, clinical characteristics, mechanisms and patterns of horse and camel-related injuries (HCRIs) in a Middle Eastern country.</p><h3>Methods</h3><p dir="ltr">A retrospective analysis of all patients who were hospitalized due to HCRIs was conducted. Data included patient's demographics, mechanism of injury, anatomical location and severity of injury, and hospital outcomes.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Between November 2007 and December 2021, there were 273 hospitalized patients with HCRIs representing1.3 % of the total trauma admissions. Of these, 145 (53.1 %) and 128 (46.9 %) were horse (HRI) and camel-related injuries (CRI) respectively. The most common presenting age group of the cohort was 20–29 years and 88 % were males. Patients with HRIs were younger (27.5 ± 11 years) than CRIs (34 ± 13.5 years). Injuries to the extremities were the most common (62 % vs. 40 %), followed by the head injury (25.5 % vs. 31 %) among the HRIs and CRIs, respectively. The most common mechanism of injury was falling off followed by getting kicked by the HCRIs. Major trauma (ISS ≥12) was found in 23 % of HRIs (47.5 %) and CRIs (52.5 %). Only 5 % of patients had shock index >0.90 on admission; two thirds were due to CRIs. There were four fatalities (1.5 %), all attributed to traumatic brain injury, of which three were due to HRIs and one due to CRIs.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p dir="ltr">This study reveals that HCRIs predominantly affect young adult males and may involve serious injuries, exhibit distinct injury patterns, however, it is associated with low mortality. Preventive measures need to be revisited.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Injury<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2023.111093" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2023.111093</a></p>2023-10-04T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.injury.2023.111093https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Patterns_of_horse_and_camel-_related_injuries_A_descriptive_analysis_from_a_national_trauma_registry_2007_2021_/25101290CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/251012902023-10-04T03:00:00Z
spellingShingle Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)
Ayman El-Menyar (440103)
Biomedical and clinical sciences
Clinical sciences
Horse-related injury
Camel-related injury
Large animal
Trauma
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title Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)
title_full Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)
title_fullStr Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)
title_full_unstemmed Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)
title_short Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)
title_sort Patterns of horse and camel- related injuries: A descriptive analysis from a national trauma registry (2007–2021)
topic Biomedical and clinical sciences
Clinical sciences
Horse-related injury
Camel-related injury
Large animal
Trauma