Trauma Prevalence and Resource Utilization During 4 COVID-19 "Surges": A National Analysis of Trauma Patients From 92 Trauma Centers.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We aim to assess the trends in trauma patient volume, injury characteristics, and facility resource utilization that occurred during four surges in COVID-19 cases.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study of 92 American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified trauma centers (TCs) in a national hospital system during 4 COVID-19 case surges was performed. Patients who were directly transported to the TC and were an activation or consultation from the emergency department (ED) were included. Trends in injury characteristics, patient demographics & outcomes, and hospital resource utilization were assessed during four COVID-19 case surges and compared to the same dates in 2019.

Results

The majority of TCs were within a metropolitan or micropolitan division. During the

SUBMITTER: Elkbuli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8919776 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature