Trends of Trauma Admissions in a Rural Trauma Center During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.

Introduction: The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) led to implementing strict social distancing mandates nationwide. This study evaluates the trauma trends during the pandemic at a rural level II trauma center in Pennsylvania.

Methods: A retrospective review of all trauma registries between 2018 and 2021 was performed overall and on a 6-month basis.