TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - The impact of tree-stand falls on a Level 1 trauma center in West Michigan
JO  - American journal of surgery
A1  - Carroll, Joseph T.
A1  - Chapman, Alistair J.
A1  - Davis, Alan T.
A1  - Rodriguez, Carlos H.
SP  - 555
EP  - 558
VL  - 211
IS  - 3
N2  - BACKGROUND: Falls from tree stands are common during the hunting season. We examined the impact of this injury mechanism on a Level 1 trauma center in West Michigan. <br><br>METHODS: Retrospective cohort study examining tree-stand fall patients between 2001 and 2013. <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 193 patients were included. Less than 3% of patients were wearing a harness. Falls from greater than 20 feet were associated with a higher injury severity score (P =.018). The injury severity score and Glasgow coma scale of the normal weight and overweight (OW) groups were the same. Overall 91.3% of normal weight patients were discharged home vs 63.5% of OW patients (P =.009). Median rehab stay was 12 days (3 to 92), and median charge was $24,048 (2,398 to 134,752). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Tree-stand falls cause significant injury, especially from heights greater than 20 feet. OW patients more frequently require rehabilitation. The infrequent use of safety harnesses is alarming.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0002-9610
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.12.002
ID  - ref1
ER  -