Review of gunshot wounds in Dayton, Ohio. Demographics, anatomic areas, results, and costs.
A retrospective review of 210 admissions for gunshot wounds was performed to evaluate the frequency that various anatomic areas were injured, complication rates, results of treatment, and costs. Seventy-two percent of patients had a single anatomic site involved. The complication rate was 13% and the death rate was 10.9%. A good result was obtained in 72%, but 12.4% had long-term disabilities. The average length of stay was 11 days with an average cost of +5,682 per patient. Application of today's prospective payment under diagnosis-related groups suggests this system of payment may adversely affect the delivery of trauma care in this country.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000191:economics; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009820:Ohio; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy