Variation in volumes and characteristics of trauma patients admitted to a level one trauma centre during national level 4 lockdown for COVID-19 in New Zealand.

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The aims of this study were to describe the variation in volumes and types of injuries admitted to a level one trauma centre in New Zealand over two 14-day periods before and during the national level 4 lockdown for COVID-19; and highlight communities at risk of preventable injury that may impact negatively on hospital resources.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): N. Z. Med. J.

Title: The New Zealand medical journal

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ISSN (Electronic): 1175-8716

ISSN (Print): 0028-8446

Publication date (Electronic): April 24 2020

Volume: 133

Issue: 1513

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[1 ] Midland Trauma System, Waikato District Hospital, Hamilton; Waikato Clinical School, University of Auckland, Auckland.

[2 ] Midland Trauma System, Waikato District Hospital, Hamilton.

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PubMed ID: 32325471

SO-VID: 1e912eee-3462-474c-bbf7-2e9140fe9fbd

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