BUFFALO, NEW YORK—Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) today has updated information regarding the bus crash patients that were transported yesterday to ECMC from the crash scene on the New York State Thruway.

A total of 21 patients were transported to ECMC (Note: this information was reconciled earlier today from the previously reported 24 patients that had come to ECMC).

Discharged Patients

Seven (7) patients were discharged yesterday from ECMC’s Emergency Department.

Inpatients

Six (6) patients were admitted to ECMC where they remain. All six are listed in stable condition.

Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU)

Five (5) patients were admitted to TICU where they remain. All five are listed in stable condition.

Observation Unit

Three (3) patients were admitted to the Observation Unit. All three are listed in stable condition and two of the patients are scheduled for discharge today.

About the Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) Corporation: The ECMC Corporation was established as a New York State Public Benefit Corporation and since 2004 has included an advanced academic medical center with 573 inpatient beds, on- and off-campus health centers, more than 30 outpatient specialty care services and Terrace View, a 390-bed long-term care facility.  ECMC is Western New York’s only Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, as well as a regional center for burn care, behavioral health services, transplantation, medical oncology and head & neck cancer care, rehabilitation, and a major teaching facility for the University at Buffalo.  Most ECMC physicians, dentists and pharmacists are dedicated faculty members of the university and/or members of a private practice plan.  More Western New York residents are choosing ECMC for exceptional patient care and patient experiences – the difference between healthcare and true care ™.  For additional information about ECMC, visit: www.ecmc.edu.