How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Trauma Volume at an Urban Level I Trauma Center?

Alexandra HahnTommy BrownBrett ChapmanAlan MarrLance StukePatrick GreiffensteinJonathan SchoenJohn P HuntAlison Smith

Published in: The American surgeon (2022)

During the COVID-19 outbreak, trauma remained a significant health care concern. This study found an increase in volume of penetrating trauma, specifically gunshot wounds throughout 2020. It remains important to continue to devote resources to trauma patients during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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wound healing