The poor summer did not significantly affect the number of patients at the seaside
Even though July was wet and cold on the Baltic Sea, fewer tourists were expected to come to the central coast, the admission statistics for the emergency department and emergency care of the Provincial Hospital in Koszalin do not show a significant drop in the number of patients, hospital spokeswoman Marzena Sutryk said on Friday.
In July of this year, Sutryk reported that over 5,900 patients, including adults and children, visited the emergency department and emergency room, compared to over 6,300 a year ago. An average of 200 patients required urgent medical attention daily.
Of the 3,900 people admitted to the Emergency Department in July, nearly 1,300 were children and adolescents. More than 2,000 people received emergency care, including approximately 700 minors.
In July of this year, the Koszalin Emergency Department staff had to provide assistance with injuries, including fractures and contusions, more frequently than a year ago. "The poor weather means that instead of relaxing on the beach, tourists are looking for ways to spend their free time, and they are more likely to choose bicycles, scooters, and other attractions than on hot summer days. This type of recreation is prone to various types of injuries," Sutryk said.
Medics have responded to injuries sustained by patients, including falls from horses and dirt bikes, bungee jumping, diving, and being struck by a drone propeller.
She noted that during the first month of vacation, emergency room staff fought for the lives and health of those brought to the hospital after being pulled from the sea. She pointed out that "there were several such situations."
Patients also came to the hospital due to poisoning after eating fruit, including blueberries, and due to allergic reactions to fruit and stings from bees, wasps and hornets.
At least 10 cases involved dog bites, most of which occurred on bike paths. Dogs walking under the care of their owners allegedly attacked cyclists and roller skaters.
Patients with hypertension frequently came to the hospital. Their poor well-being and weakness were exacerbated by the changing weather. Assistance was provided for heart attacks and strokes. Alcohol and drug use were also reasons for admission. Pediatric Emergency Department staff also intervened in cases of suicide attempts.
Kurier Szczecinski
