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Trauma recidivism.

D S Reiner1, J A Pastena, K G Swan

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark.

The American Surgeon
|September 1, 1990
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A study of trauma patients found that some repeat admissions for trauma, known as trauma recidivism, occur. Understanding this pattern is crucial for improving care for trauma patients.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Public health

Background:

  • Hospitalized trauma patients often have prior trauma admissions.
  • This phenomenon is termed trauma recidivism by researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and quantify trauma recidivism in a Level I Trauma Center.
  • To analyze injury mechanisms and hospital courses of recurrent trauma patients.
  • To discuss implications for trauma patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 150 consecutive admissions to a Level I Trauma Center.
  • Analysis of patient history, injury mechanisms, and hospital course.

Main Results:

  • A proportion of trauma admissions involve patients with a history of prior trauma.

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  • Characterization of the magnitude, injury mechanisms, and hospital courses of these patients.

    • Conclusions:

    • Trauma recidivism is a recognized issue in trauma care.
    • Further analysis is needed to understand and address the implications for patient management.