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Correlating Various Clinical Outcomes Associated with Motor Vehicle Collision-Related Trauma.

Bharti Sharma^1,2, Luka Stepanovic¹, Sittha Cheerasarn¹

¹Department of Surgery, NYC Health and Hospitals-Elmhurst, New York, NY 11373, USA.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

|September 27, 2025

Summary

Motor vehicle collisions cause severe injuries. This study found helmet use may reduce injury severity and hospital stays, but alcohol levels and insurance type did not significantly impact outcomes.

Keywords:

clinical outcomes length of stay motor vehicle collision payor disposition severity trauma

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Area of Science:

Trauma Surgery
Public Health
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) remain a significant cause of injury and death despite safety measures.
Understanding factors influencing trauma outcomes is crucial for improving patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze injury severity and hospital length of stay (LOS) after MVCs.
To investigate the influence of helmet use and alcohol consumption on trauma outcomes.

Main Methods:

Retrospective study of 604 patients from 2016-2024.
Analysis of injury severity (ISS) and LOS based on helmet use and blood alcohol concentration (ETOH).
Statistical analysis including descriptive statistics and ANOVA (p < 0.01).

Main Results:

Mean LOS: 13 days (hospital), 10.53 hours (ED), 113.32 hours (ICU).
Mean ISS: 22.58; 99.83% blunt trauma.
Helmet use showed a non-significant trend towards reduced ISS and LOS; ETOH levels and payor source were not significantly associated with outcomes.

Conclusions:

Helmet use may be linked to decreased injury severity and shorter hospital stays.
Payor source differences suggest potential disparities in emergency department discharge outcomes.
Further research is needed on payor disposition, helmet use, and ETOH in MVCs.