Harris, Daniel, Ellis, Daniel Y., Gorman, David, Foo, Ngee, and Haustead, Daniel (2021) Impact of COVID-19 social restrictions on trauma presentations in South Australia. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 33 (1). pp. 152-154.

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Abstract

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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