Increased Penetrating Trauma and Trauma Severity During the COVID-19 Lockdown.
Am Surg
; : 31348231175102, 2023 May 04.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2317144
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 mandated lockdown created unintended outcomes in traumatic injury patterns and psychosocial behaviors compared to previous years during the same timeframe. The aim of this research is to describe a population of trauma patients during the past 5 years to determine particular trends in trauma patterns and trauma severity. A retrospective cohort study on all adult (≥18 years) trauma patients admitted to this ACS verified Level I trauma center in South Carolina, inclusive years 2017 to 2021. A total of 3281 adult trauma patients were included during the lockdown period across 5 years. There was an increase in penetrating injuries in 2020 compared to 2019 (9% vs 4%, P < .01). The psychosocial impacts of government-mandated lockdowns may lead to increased alcohol consumption leading to a higher degree of injury severity and morbidity markers in the trauma population.
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Cohort study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Am Surg
Year:
2023
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Article
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00031348231175102
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