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Original Article | Volume 2 Issue 1 (Jan-Feb, 2022) | Pages 41 - 48
A Five Years Retrospective Review of Brought in Dead Patients in Emergency Unit of Saham Polyclinic, North Batinah Governorate
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Senior Specialist, Family Medicine, Saham Polyclinic, Ministry of Health, Oman
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Associate Professor, Family Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University, Suhar
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Senior Staff Nurse, Saham Polyclinic, Ministry of Health, Oman
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Head of Studies and Research Department, Directorate of Planning and Studies, Ministry of Health, Suhar, Oman
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Abstract

Objective: A primary health care (PHC) has an essential role to play in preparing and responding to any emergency situation. However, there is a lack of proper assessment of brought in dead patients (BID) particularly data relevant to cause of death in primary care institutions. This study assessed the characteristics of Brought in Dead (BID) cases presenting in Saham Polyclinic in North Batinah, Oman. Methods:A retrospective record review with analysis of cases from January 2015 to December 2019 was conducted in Saham Polyclinic. Clinical and laboratory parameters extracted from the computerized databases using a predesigned questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the demographic data. Chi-square test was used to investigate relationships at 5% significance level. SPSS software (version 22) was used for statistical analysis. Results: Out of 402 cases analyzed, the majority were males (64%) and Omanis (84%). Hypertension was found in 32% of brought in dead patients, representing the most common comorbidity, followed by Diabetes (18.4%) and Dyslipidemia (11.9%). Moreover, 24.8% of brought in deaths showed a history of cardiac disease. Road traffic accident (RTA) was the main reported cause of deaths accounting for 12.2% of deaths. However, the majority (78.1%) of deaths were brought with unspecified cause of deaths. Elderly (70-89 years) was the common age group of brought in dead representing 31.7%. Conclusions: This is a retrospective study done in Oman analyzing 5 years of data brought-in dead. Although, the majority of deaths were among elderly, young deaths are a concern particularly due to RTA. In light with the global situation, identifying the main cause of deaths among BID is a critical concern.

 

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