Outcomes of Trauma "Walk-Ins" in the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Program Database.
Sujata SyamalAndrew H TranChi-Ching HuangAvanti BadrinathanAria BassiriVanessa P HoChristopher W TowePublished in: The American surgeon (2023)
Our results demonstrate better survival rates for walk-ins before and during COVID-19 pandemic. Despite limitations of patient selection bias, this study highlights the need for further research into transportation modes, geographic and socioeconomic factors affecting patient transport, and tailoring management strategies based on their mode of arrival.