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Demographics, Anatomic Areas, Results, and Costs

Mark Fiedler, MD; Larry M. Jones, MD; Sidney F. Miller, MD; Robert K. Finley, Jr, MD

Arch Surg. 1985;120(7):837-839.

Abstract
• 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.

(Arch Surg 1985;120:837-839)

Author Affiliations
From the Miami Valley Hospital Regional Trauma Center, Dayton, Ohio.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Nov 27, 1984.

Reprint requests to 30 Apple St, Suite 5250, Dayton, OH 45409 (Dr Jones).

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