Highlights
COVID-related restrictions on public life in the commonwealth of virginia resulted in a temporary 43% reduction in trauma volume.
There were no drastic changes in trauma patterns and injury mechanisms in the short term.
Trauma patients admitted during the COVID pandemic had higher injury severity and were discharged after shorter hospital length of stays.
Some changes in trauma patterns may not manifest until after easing of COVID-related restrictions.
Targeted provider and patient education on minimizing opioid use was associated with a reduction in MME on discharge from the hospital after traumatic injury.
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