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Characterization of electric scooter injuries over 27 months at an urban level 1 trauma center
Ist Teil von
The American journal of emergency medicine, 2021-07, Vol.45, p.129-136
Ort / Verlag
United States: Elsevier Inc
Erscheinungsjahr
2021
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Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals Complete
Beschreibungen/Notizen
Electric scooters (e-scooters) have become a widespread method of transportation. The purpose of this study is to provide risk stratification tools for modifiable risk factors associated with e-scooter injury morbidity.
Patients at an urban Level 1 Trauma center sustaining e-scooter injuries between November 2017 through March 2020 were identified. Primary outcomes of interest were major trauma, as defined by an Injury Severity Score (ISS) >15, or hospital admission.
A total of 442 patients sustained orthopaedic (51%), facial (31%), cranial (13%), and chest/abdominal injuries (4.5%). Rate of helmet use was 2.5%, hospital admission was 40.7%, and intensive care was 3%. Patients with facial injuries were half as likely to sustain major trauma as compared to orthopaedic injuries (p < 0.05). Factors with higher likelihood of hospital admission included age > 40 years (OR 4.20, p < 0.01), alcohol or other substance intoxication (OR 4.14 and 9.87, p < 0.001), loss of consciousness (OR 2.72, p < 0.003), or transport to the hospital by ambulance (OR 4.47, p < 0.001).
There is a substantial proportion of major trauma within e-scooter injuries. Modifiable risk factors for hospital admission include use of head protection and substance use while riding e-scooters.
•E-scooter injuries range from minor to high energy injuries and are unsurvivable in rare instances.•Age >39, early morning injuries, intoxication, motor vehicle involvement, and no helmet use increased risk of major trauma.•Major trauma may be mitigated with helmets, e-scooter designated areas, and regulations for riding under the influence.