The UAB Trauma Center’s rise in volume was accompanied by an increase in its level of care. Daniel Cox, chief of the UAB Trauma Service and associate professor in the UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, said in the past it has taken about eight years to see an increase of 1,000 trauma evaluations – but the trauma center reached that increase in the span of just a year in 2021. Daniel Cox, chief of UAB Trauma Service (Steve Wood / UAB)ĭr. UAB also saw a 27% increase over the past two years in the number of severely injured patients admitted to the hospital. There were 4,568 trauma admissions, a 10% increase from 2020. In 2021, UAB saw a historic increase in volume, handling 6,466 trauma evaluations – a 17% increase over the past year and a 34% increase over the past two years. UAB is home to the state’s only American College of Surgeons-verified adult Level I Trauma Center, meaning it has met a rigorous standard and sees patients with the most severe traumatic injuries, like those from car crashes, gun violence and falls from across Alabama and neighboring states. Last year was a record year for the UAB Trauma Center, with a record number of patients evaluated and admitted, accompanied by the highest quality-of-care metrics the center has ever had. James Spann: Dry air returns to Alabama much colder next week.James Spann: Big warm-up for Alabama today much colder next week.James Spann: Warm weekend ahead for Alabama much colder next week.Scott Martin: Warm weekend for Alabama, followed by a much cooler work week.James Spann: Coldest air so far this season arrives in Alabama tonight.James Spann: Freeze warning for north Alabama tonight.'Accelerating Alabama' panel looks to the state’s economic present – and future.University of Alabama work shows path for finding early life here and on other planets.Miles College preps for Alabama’s new SBA Women’s Business Center.Alabama Power Foundation, Economic Development Partnership of Alabama unveil finalists for Social Impact Competition.What does Honda’s $4.4 billion EV expansion in Ohio mean for Alabama?.Recipe: Saltine Crusted Chicken Tenders.Halloween in central Alabama: 9 ways to celebrate.$2.2 million grant extends UAB traumatic brain injury model system for five years.University of Alabama focuses on small wetlands to boost resource management.People of Alabama: Johnny Curiel of Center Point.The Next Round Alabama NewsCenter 2-minute Drill: College football week 7.These braised short ribs are on the list of 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama.Leaders discuss the future of technology, innovation in north Alabama.selects Geneva County for glove manufacturing operation Alabama's Old Town Stock House offers new approach to old-fashioned service.Microsoft taps Randolph County to lead digital skills initiative in Alabama.Mercedes unveils electric EQE SUV to be built in Alabama later this year.

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