Epidemiology of pediatric trauma during the COVID-19 pandemic shelter in place.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The first COVID-19 cases occurred in the US in January of 2020, leading to the implementation of shelter in place. This study seeks to define the impact of shelter in place on the epidemiology of pediatric trauma.

Methods

We examined pediatric trauma admissions at 5 Level 1 and 1 Level 2 US pediatric trauma centers between January 1 and June 30, 2017-2020. Demographic and injury data were compared between pre- and post-shelter in place patient cohorts.

Results

A total of 8772 pediatric trauma activations were reviewed. There was a 13% decrease in trauma volume in 2020, with a nadir at 16 days following implementation of shelter in place. Injury severity scores were higher in the post-shelter in place cohort. The incidence of nonmotorized vehicle accidents

SUBMITTER: Bessoff KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8275016 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature