Increased Penetrating Trauma and Trauma Severity During the COVID-19 Lockdown

Authors

Adina M. McNair, HCA HealthcareFollow
Heather X. Rhodes, HCA HealthcareFollow
Saptarshi Biswas, HCA HealthcareFollow

Division

South Atlantic

Hospital

Grand Strand Medical Center

Document Type

Manuscript

Publication Date

5-4-2023

Keywords

ICU, intensive care units, trauma, trauma acute care, wounds and injuries

Disciplines

Surgery | Trauma

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%,

Comments

Published online ahead of print.

Publisher or Conference

The American Surgeon

Recommended Citation

McNair AM, Rhodes HX, Biswas S. Increased Penetrating Trauma and Trauma Severity During the COVID-19 Lockdown. Am Surg. 2023;31348231175102. doi:10.1177/00031348231175102