Recreational helmet use as a predictor of noncranial injury

Al‐Habib, Amro; Attabib, Najmedden; Hurlbert, R. John

doi:10.1097/ta.0b013e318250b537

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“… 28 The use of protective equipment like seatbelts and helmets for motorcyclists and bicyclists can reduce the incidence of cranial and non-cranial injuries. 29 , 30 The current study could be used as an impetus to develop more safety regulations on the roads particularly street-crossing rules and driving regulations. There is also a need for collecting trauma data on a population scale to identify the major causes of injury and design-targeted prevention programs.…”

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Causes and patterns of adult traumatic head injuries in Saudi Arabia: implications for injury prevention

Al‐Habib

A-shail

Alaqeel

et al. 2013

Annals of Saudi Medicine

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVESData on the epidemiology of traumatic head injuries (THI) is essential for any organized prevention program. Such data are few in the developing world. Our primary goal was to study the causes, descriptive features, and outcomes of THI in adults in Saudi Arabia.DESIGN AND SETTINGSThe present study is a retrospective review.METHODSThis retrospective review included all consecutive cases of adults with THI (>18 years) who were admitted to a major trauma centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from May 2001 to July 2010. Patients were identified through a trauma database, which includes cases that required hospital admission or died in the emergency department.RESULTSA total of 1870 patients met the inclusion criteria with a mean age of 32.6 years and a male predominance (91.2%). Most injuries were secondary to motor vehicle collisions (MVC; 69.4%). Pedestrian injuries were second (16.8%) and had 40% risk of mortality (odds ratio 0.62, 95% CI 0.48–0.8). Most patients (56.7%) had a severe THI (Glasgow coma score, GCS < 8). The overall mortality rate was 30%. Mortality was significantly associated with older age (P=.0001), lower GCS (P=.0001), and a higher injury severity score (ISS; P=.0001).CONCLUSIONThe most common causes of hospital admission following injury were MVC and pedestrian injuries. Both were also the most common causes for injury-related deaths. Safety on the roads should be the primary target for any organized injury prevention programs to be successful.

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Causes and patterns of adult traumatic head injuries in Saudi Arabia: implications for injury prevention

Al‐Habib

A-shail

Alaqeel

et al. 2013

Annals of Saudi Medicine

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“…Helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of TBI 4. Although helmet use is the norm in hockey and is mandated for virtually all hockey players in Canada, usage rates in other types of ice skating have been less consistent.…”

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Implementation of an all-ages mandatory helmet policy for ice skating

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Ice skaters sustain a significant number of head injuries each winter. We are the first to implement an all-ages helmet policy at a university-based Canadian arena. We report our experience from a cross-sectional observational study as well as the policy's consequences on helmet use and skating participation. Educational programming was provided prior to policy implementation. Observations of helmet use, falls and skater demographics were conducted prior to education/implementation and after policy implementation. The number of skaters observed was essentially unchanged by the policy; 361 skaters were observed pre-implementation, while 358 were observed post-implementation during the same number of observation-hours. Pre-implementation, helmet use ranged from 97% among children under 12 to 10% among adults; post-implementation use in all skaters was 99%. Falls were observed among all age groups, with preponderance among those aged 4-12. An all-ages helmet policy was successful both in achieving helmet use among all skaters and in maintaining participation rates.

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“…Therefore, it is important to take this into consideration to predict the outcomes and help healthcare providers take precautionary measures when managing patients with TBI. Studies report that various injury preventive programs were effective in reducing mortality and disability in patients who had road traffic accidents [ 22 - 23 ].…”

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Traumatic Brain Injury: A Perspective on the Silent Epidemic

Alkhaibary

Alshalawi

Althaqafi

et al. 2021

Cureus

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Background: Epidemiological data regarding the causes, patterns, severity, and outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are essential to plan for preventive strategies addressing this public health epidemic. The main aim of this study is to explore the patterns and causes of traumatic brain injury at two trauma centers.Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using a pre-tested validated data collection sheet. Data were collected from the medical records and electronic database of patients who presented to the emergency department with head trauma. Variables including the mechanisms, patterns of the injury, accompanying injuries, level of consciousness, and hospitalization duration were investigated for any possible association.Results: A total of 269 patients (78% males, 22% females) who satisfied our study criteria were included in the final analysis. Motor vehicle collisions were the most common reason for traumatic brain injury (57.6%) followed by falls (28.3%). There was a statistically significant association observed between type of hemorrhage and Glasgow coma scale at initial presentation (P < 0.05). Conclusion:The most common cause of traumatic brain injury is motor vehicle collisions, followed by falls. The public should be made aware of the importance of using safety and precautionary measures to minimize the impact of traumatic brain injuries. Educational programs for neurotrauma prevention can be developed and utilized as a blueprint for local hospitals and officials in the country.

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Recreational helmet use as a predictor of noncranial injury

Abstract: III, prognostic study.

Cited by 5 publications

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Causes and patterns of adult traumatic head injuries in Saudi Arabia: implications for injury prevention

Causes and patterns of adult traumatic head injuries in Saudi Arabia: implications for injury prevention

Implementation of an all-ages mandatory helmet policy for ice skating

Traumatic Brain Injury: A Perspective on the Silent Epidemic

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