Analysis of electric scooter injuries admitted to the emergency service

Yavuz, Burcu Genç; Temel, Tugce Zengin; Satılmış, Dilay; Güven, Ramazan; Çolak, Şahin

doi:10.1007/s11845-021-02628-w

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“…The pattern of injuries emerging from Melbourne mirrors reported literature. Consistent with multiple other studies, young males constituted the majority of our patients, totalling 69%, and the median age 29.5 years old (range: 15–78) 10,13–16,19,20,28–35 . One systematic review by Singh et al .…”

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The impact of electric scooters in Melbourne: data from a major trauma service

Cevik,

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Putland

et al. 2023

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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BackgroundThe proliferation of electric scooters globally has been associated with an increase in related injuries and consequent economic burden. This study aims to assess the injury patterns and the economic impact associated with electric scooter use in Melbourne, Australia.MethodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted using hospital and registry data from January 2022 to January 2023. Data collected included demographic details, alcohol and helmet use, injury type and severity, operative treatment provided, and direct medical costs. The economic impact (in AUD) of the patient's emergency presentation and hospital admission was calculated.ResultsDuring the study period, 256 electric scooter related injuries were recorded, comprising 247 riders and nine pedestrians. The majority of patients were males (69%) with a median age of 29.5 (15–78). Alcohol use was reported by 34% and helmet use by 33%. Injuries most commonly affected the upper limb (53%) and head (50%), with abrasions (75%) and fractures (48%) being the most common type of injury sustained. The total hospital cost was $1 911 062, and the median cost was $1321.66 per patient (IQR: $479.37–$5096.65).ConclusionElectric scooter usage, as observed through patient presentations to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, is associated with a considerable number of injuries, primarily among young males, and an ensuing substantial economic burden. The findings underscore the urgent need for improved safety measures to minimize electric scooter‐related injuries and their clinical and economic repercussions.

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The impact of electric scooters in Melbourne: data from a major trauma service

Cevik,

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Putland

et al. 2023

ANZ Journal of Surgery

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“…All USA-based studies similarly found that the most common characteristics of injured riders were white ethnicity, male sex, and mean age between 30 and 40 years. The reported use of alcohol varied drastically from 3% to 4%, 6 , 13 to as high as 85%. 14 The lack of helmet use was consistent across all the studies, with most reporting < 2% and one outlier reporting 46% helmet usage.…”

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The impact of e-scooter injuries

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Aims Due to the recent rapid expansion of scooter sharing companies, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of electric scooter (e-scooter) injuries. Our purpose was to conduct a systematic review to characterize the demographic characteristics, most common injuries, and management of patients injured from electric scooters. Methods We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science databases using variations of the term “electric scooter”. We excluded studies conducted prior to 2015, studies with a population of less than 50, case reports, and studies not focused on electric scooters. Data were analyzed using t-tests and p-values < 0.05 were considered significant. Results We studied 5,705 patients from 34 studies. The mean age was 33.3 years (SD 3.5), and 58.3% (n = 3,325) were male. The leading mechanism of injury was falling (n = 3,595, 74.4%). Injured patients were more likely to not wear a helmet (n = 2,114; 68.1%; p < 0.001). The most common type of injury incurred was bony injuries (n = 2,761, 39.2%), of which upper limb fractures dominated (n = 1,236, 44.8%). Head and neck injuries composed 22.2% (n = 1,565) of the reported injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (n = 455; 2.5%), lacerations/abrasions/contusions (n = 500; 7.1%), intracerebral brain haemorrhages (n = 131; 1.9%), and concussions (n = 255; 3.2%). Standard radiographs comprised most images (n = 2,153; 57.7%). Most patients were treated and released without admission (n = 2,895; 54.5%), and 17.2% (n = 911) of injured patients required surgery. Qualitative analyses of the cost of injury revealed that any intoxication was associated with higher billing costs. Conclusion The leading injuries from e-scooters are upper limb fractures. Falling was the leading mechanism of injury, and most patients did not wear a helmet. Future research should focus on injury characterization, treatment, and cost. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2022;3(9):674–683.

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“…In the studies by Trivedi et al, it was stated that 94.3% of the users do not use a helmet in electric scooter-related injuries, while this rate was found as 95.7% in the study by Yavuz et al 4,17 In the same study by Trivedi et al, 17.8% of users reported alcohol consumption in electric scooter-related injuries, while in the study by Genc Yavuz et al, 2.9% of patients had a blood alcohol level of > 10 mg/dl. 4,17 Different studies are still needed to understand the patterns and frequency of injuries and their relationship with these factors. Although the lower age limit for electric scooter driving is set as 16 years by law, in our study, 32 patients (15.2%) were found to be younger than 16 years old.…”

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“…Due to the retrospective nature of the study, only medical data were evaluated, and data on alcohol consumption and helmet use of the patients at the time of injury could not be reached. In the studies by Trivedi et al, it was stated that 94.3% of the users do not use a helmet in electric scooter-related injuries, while this rate was found as 95.7% in the study by Yavuz et al 4,17 In the same study by Trivedi et al, 17.8% of users reported alcohol consumption in electric scooter-related injuries, while in the study by Genc Yavuz et al, 2.9% of patients had a blood alcohol level of >10 mg/dl 4,17 . Different studies are still needed to understand the patterns and frequency of injuries and their relationship with these factors.…”

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“…In addition, warnings and inspections for users should be increased during the months when injuries are more common. Establishing an upper limit for the blood alcohol level of electric scooter drivers during use may reduce the frequency and severity of injuries 4,17 . Determining these rules, supervising the implementation of them, and including electric scooter companies in the process of raising awareness and controlling the rules can be considered to help minimize these injuries.…”

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Electric Scooter-related Craniofacial Injuries

Akalin,

Alten,

Gündeş

2023

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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Objectives: Injuries associated with the use of electric scooters are a serious problem in modern society and traffic in relation to their increasing frequency of use. Although injuries involving all body parts are seen in such injuries, craniofacial ones are also very common. The aim of this study was to evaluate the craniofacial and other accompanying injuries in electric scooter-related accidents in Istanbul. Materials and Methods: Between January 2020 and December 2022, patients with electric scooter-related trauma among the patients admitted to the emergency unit for trauma were evaluated retrospectively. All electronic medical records, CT scans, other examinations, and treatments were retrospectively reviewed, and craniofacial fractures and other injuries seen in the patients were classified. Results: A total of 20.358 patients were admitted to the trauma unit between January 2020 and December 2022. Two hundred ten patients (142 male, 68 female) had electric scooter-related trauma and 58.1 % of them had craniofacial injuries. Thirty patients (14.3 %) (23 male, 7 female) had craniofacial fractures, whereas 43.8 % of them had craniofacial soft tissue injuries. The nasal fracture was the most common craniofacial fracture (14 patients, 46.7%). Orbital wall and zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures were found to be the second most common fractures. Conclusions: The rate of electric scooter-related injuries among all trauma patients admitted to the emergency trauma unit during the mentioned period was 1.03%. The results of this study were found to be in accordance with the data in the literature. The craniofacial region is the most frequently injured body part in patients with electric scooter-related trauma, and patients should be comprehensively evaluated for possible soft tissue injuries, craniofacial fractures, and other accompanying system injuries.

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Analysis of electric scooter injuries admitted to the emergency service

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The impact of electric scooters in Melbourne: data from a major trauma service

The impact of electric scooters in Melbourne: data from a major trauma service

The impact of e-scooter injuries

Electric Scooter-related Craniofacial Injuries

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