Publications by authors named "Erika Simmerman Mabes"
Article Synopsis
- Nonfatal firearm injuries account for 68% of firearm-related injuries, leading to significant health and financial impacts on patients and the healthcare system.
- A study analyzed 359 adults in the Southeastern U.S. from 2019 to 2021, revealing an average total cost of stay of $36,639.12 and an average length of stay of 8.61 days.
- The study found that vascular and traumatic brain injuries contributed to higher costs and longer hospital stays, while bony injuries resulted in more follow-up appointments, informing trauma protocols to potentially reduce financial burdens.
