Electric Scooter Injury in Southern California Trauma Centers

Dhillon, Navpreet K.; Juillard, Catherine; Barmparas, Galinos; Lin, Tsan‐Shiun; Kim, Dennis Y.; Turay, David; Seibold, Alyssa R.; Kaminski, Stephen; Duncan, Tyrone E.; Diaz, Graal; Saad, Shawki; Hanpeter, David; Benjamin, Elizabeth; Tillou, Areti; Δημητριάδης, Δημήτριος; Inaba, Kenji; Ley, Eric J.

doi:10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.02.047

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“…The first worldwide introduction of rental E-scooters took place in 2017 in San Francisco, USA. Since then, public discussion focused on increasing accident numbers and the involvement of E-scooters in traffic accidents has increased [6][7][8]. However, due to the short time period since the introduction of this new means of transport, data on injury characteristics and prevention are still scarce.…”

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“…The severity of the head injuries varied, but all intensive care stays were nevertheless attributable to traumatic brain injury. Due to the relatively high speed on small wheels, which is comparable to that of cyclists, and the low fall height with a short reaction time, the extremities, especially the upper extremities, and head are the most commonly affected body areas [2,6,10]. As a consequence, the risk for relevant long-term functional limitations following E-scooter accidents should not be underestimated.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Characteristics and Injury Patterns in Electric-Scooter Related Accidents—A Prospective Two-Center Report from Germany

Störmann

Klug

Nau

et al. 2020

JCM

119

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Since the introduction of rental E-scooters in Germany in mid-June 2019, the safety of this new means of transport has been the subject of extensive public debate. However, valid data on injuries and usage habits are not yet available. This retrospective two-center study included a total of 76 patients who presented to the emergency department following E-scooter-related accidents. The mean age was 34.3 ± 12.4 years and 69.7% of the patients were male. About half of the patients were admitted by ambulance (42.1%). Fractures were found in 48.6% of patients, and 27.6% required surgical treatment due to a fracture. The upper extremities were the most commonly affected body region, followed by injuries to the lower extremity and to the head and face. Only one patient had worn a helmet. In-hospital treatment was necessary for 26.3% of the cases. Patients presented to the emergency department mainly during the weekend and on-call times. This is the first report on E-scooter-related injuries in Germany. Accidents with E-scooters can cause serious injuries and, therefore, represent a further burden to emergency departments. The use of E-scooters appears to be mostly recreational, and the rate of use of protective gear is low.

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Characteristics and Injury Patterns in Electric-Scooter Related Accidents—A Prospective Two-Center Report from Germany

Störmann

Klug

Nau

et al. 2020

JCM

119

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“…Intoxication with alcohol, marijuana, and/or other illicit drugs appears to be prevalent in standing electric scooter injuries, ranging from 4.8 to 50%. [4][5][6][7] However, studies vary in whether intoxication status is patientreported, verified by a laboratory test/blood test, or physician-documented. Helmets were seldom used in patients presenting to the emergency room with injuries, with usage as low as 6.7 to 18.4%, after standing electric scooter use.…”

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“…Helmets were seldom used in patients presenting to the emergency room with injuries, with usage as low as 6.7 to 18.4%, after standing electric scooter use. 5,7 The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for craniomaxillofacial injuries in standing electric scooter accidents. The investigators hypothesize that intoxication and lack of helmet use lead to high rates of severe craniomaxillofacial injuries.…”

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Intoxication is a Significant Risk Factor for Severe Craniomaxillofacial Injuries in Standing Electric Scooter Accidents

Shiffler

Mancini

Wilson

et al. 2021

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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“…6-8,15 This has sparked several studies aimed at better understanding these trends as they relate to individual medical fields. 16-22 In this study, we found not only an increase in craniofacial fractures and lacerations since 2010, but a clinically and statistically significant increase correlating to the widespread introduction of electric scooter sharing services in 2017. The frequency of injuries increased in all age groups, with the largest increases correlating with young adult use and social patterns.…”

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Trends in Craniofacial Injuries Associated with the Introduction of Electric Scooter Sharing Services

Boudiab

Zaikos

Issa

et al. 2021

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Electric scooters are an increasingly common and convenient mode of transportation worldwide and have effectively revolutionized the shared micromobility industry. As electric scooter sharing companies have increased in popularity there has been a concomitant increase in the frequency of all electric scooter-related injuries. The purpose of this study is to describe the most up-to-date trends in craniofacial fractures and lacerations related to electric scooter use among all age groups. We queried the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for craniofacial fractures and lacerations related to e-scooters between 2010 and 2019. We then compared injury trends over time and between time periods before and after 2017 when electric scooter share apps revolutionized micromobility. We compared incidence of injury overall and by day of the week, patient demographics, and case severity based on clinical disposition. We identified an increase in the frequency of craniofacial lacerations and fractures in the 3 years following the introduction of electric scooter share services in 2017 (2017 and 2019), compared to the 3 years before this time (2014-2016). Young adults (18-39 years) were the age group with the greatest interval increase in craniofacial injuries. There was also an increase in number of craniofacial injuries occurring on Mondays and a decrease number occurring on Fridays in the later time period. Finally, patients who presented with electric scooter-related craniofacial injuries in this later time period showed a higher frequency of overnight observation and hospital admission for their injuries. The number of craniofacial injuries secondary to electric scooter use has increased dramatically since the introduction of share services. Craniofacial fractures and lacerations are a common reason for craniofacial or maxillofacial surgery consultation and understanding these patterns of injury will help prepare surgeons for patient care, preventative education, and public advocacy.

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Electric Scooter Injury in Southern California Trauma Centers

Cited by 71 publications

References 10 publications

Characteristics and Injury Patterns in Electric-Scooter Related Accidents—A Prospective Two-Center Report from Germany

Characteristics and Injury Patterns in Electric-Scooter Related Accidents—A Prospective Two-Center Report from Germany

Intoxication is a Significant Risk Factor for Severe Craniomaxillofacial Injuries in Standing Electric Scooter Accidents

Trends in Craniofacial Injuries Associated with the Introduction of Electric Scooter Sharing Services

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