Evaluating the change in patterns of traumatic injury in the setting of pandemic and social distancing restrictions: An analysis of a level 1 trauma center - 20/06/22
, Christian M. Castro b , Marah Hamdan b , Humberto Salazar b , Sharon Joseph b , Bhaskar Thakur c , Stephanie Nemir a , Alan Tyroch a Abstract |
Background |
Social distancing measures and quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to reported changes in traumatic injury patterns. We set to examine the effects of these restrictive guidelines in our trauma center.
Methods |
This is a retrospective chart review of all patients evaluated for traumatic injuries at a Level 1 trauma center during two time periods: March–June 2020 (COVID) and March–June 2019 (Pre-COVID).
Results |
Overall trauma volume did not differ significantly between the two time periods. Changes seen during COVID included increases in penetrating injuries (12.5% vs 6.7%, p < 0.001), particularly those due to firearms (7.5% vs 3.7%, p < 0.001). Hospital length of stay, intensive care unit length of stay, and days on the ventilator remained consistent between the two groups. Trends toward increased injuries in the home and non-accidental trauma were not statistically significant.
Conclusion |
Traumatic injury patterns have changed as a result of social distancing in both the adult and pediatric trauma populations. Analyzing the effects of social distancing on trauma can lead to a better development of preventive strategies.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Overall rates of traumatic injury did not change as a result of pandemic. |
• | An increased rate of penetrating injuries was seen during the COVID pandemic. |
• | An increase in firearm-related injuries was seen during the COVID pandemic. |
• | Higher rates of substance abuse were seen in trauma patients during COVID. |
Keywords : Trauma, COVID, Pandemic, Injury, Abuse, Violence
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Vol 224 - N° 1PA
P. 120-124 - juillet 2022 Retour au numéro
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