Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
To comprehend the pattern, incidence and different types of cut throat injuries during the COVID‐19 epidemic. This study is a retrospective analysis of patients with cut throats who received care at Jorhat Medical College’s ENT department between June 2021 and May 2022. The majority of cases in our research were male, with a M:F ratio of 1.25:1. The common age group is between 20 and 30 years old, has a lower socioeconomic status and works as a farmer. The study examined 28 cases of cut throat injuries, including 8 homicides, 15 suicide attempts, and 5 injury‐related incidents. During the epidemic, suicides were more prevalent than homicides. Every patient in our research had primary wound healing, with five of them needing a tracheostomy to maintain their airway. Anterior neck injuries, blood vessel, airway damage and rehabilitation.
How to cite this article:
Ananta Biswas and Kanchan Chaudhary. A Study of Cut Throat Injuries During COVID‐19 Pandemic in a Tertiary Care Centre.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.11.15
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2024.5.11.15