Abstract

Background and Purpose: Trauma, as one of the major causes of death and disability in the world, imposesa large health burden on society and the healthcare system, Unfortunately, existing Statistics are indicative of worsening this health problem. Recognition of traumas and investigation of understanding the type the occurrence of an accident will be important in the prevention, control and reduction of injuries and complications. This study was performed with the aim of examining the epidemiology of patients who had intracranial bleeding following trauma to their head. Method: This cross-sectional study was done on patients with intracranial hemorrhage following the head trauma in the first 6 months of 2016 in Khatamolanbia hospital Collecting information was carried out through a check list consisted of demographic data, mechanism of trauma, type of bleeding, anatomical location of the injury and final outcome of patients. Also determining the level of consciousness of the patient to evaluate the severity of developed damage was performed using the measure of Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). Patient was under control at the hospital from admission to discharge untiltheir destiny is revealed. Data were analyzed in Statistical software of SPSS20 and with descriptive statistics and analysis. Results: In this study, 180 patients including 141men (78.3) and 39 women (21.7 percent) with intracranial hemorrhage following head trauma were studied. Most of the referred age group was People of 21-30 years (34.3 percent). The most common type of bleeding Using CT scan images was subdural hemorrhage in 69 patients (38.3). Also, according to the obtained outcome, The most frequent site of hemorrhage was in the parietal part of skull with 21.7 he most common cause of trauma in the patients'head, is Traffic accidents with 67.8 and the least one is Strife and conflict with 7.2. The mortality rate in this study is 19 patients (10.6). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, intracranial bleeding among the age group of 21-30 years had the highest rate. High incidence rate of head trauma due to falls, Accident, fall from height And disputes as well, should be regarded for Reviewing and Reforming the management pattern for the prevention of accidents in levels of society and Macro planning of management. Moreover, it is also necessary to consider some Programs more in boosting the level of public culture of community.