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Impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on trauma presentations in South Australia
Daniel Harris1,2,3,4, Daniel Y Ellis1,2,5,6, David Gorman1,2
1Trauma Service, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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.
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