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. 2021 Feb;33(1):152-154.
doi: 10.1111/1742-6723.13680. Epub 2020 Nov 8.

Impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on trauma presentations in South Australia

Daniel Harris  1   2   3   4 , Daniel Y Ellis  1   2   5   6 , David Gorman  1   2 , Ngee Foo  1   2   4 , Daniel Haustead  2   3
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Impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on trauma presentations in South Australia

Daniel Harris et al. Emerg Med Australas. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Objective: To review the impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on trauma presentations in South Australia.

Methods: Retrospective database review.

Results: During the period of social restrictions, there was a reduction in presentations of trauma and major trauma by 17% and 33%, respectively. The reduction in presentation rates was due to a large decrease in those aged over 40, with an increase in presentations in those younger than 40. Review by mechanism and location of injury revealed a reduction in road trauma, yet an increase in pedestrian trauma and trauma at home.

Conclusion: Social restrictions alter the characteristics of trauma presentations.

Keywords: COVID-19; emergency; trauma.

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