Scholarlink

Background <p>Electric scooter (ES) use has become increasingly popular, particularly among children. However, few studies have characterized pediatric ES-related injuries. We present our experience with children hospitalized due to ES-related trauma.</p> Methods <p>A retrospective review was conducted of 103 pediatric patients hospitalized with ES-related injuries between 2018 and 2024. Data collected included patient demographics, type of injury, helmet use, clinical presentation, inpatient management, and follow-up.</p> Results <p>ES injuries accounted for approximately 3% of all pediatric trauma admissions. The mean age of patients was 11.3 ± 3.7 years, and 84 (81.5%) were male. Helmet use was documented in 55 (62.5%) of cases. No significant trend in patient age or injury incidence was observed over the study period. Orthopedic injuries were the most common (<i>n</i> = 73, 70.9%), followed by general pediatric surgical injuries (<i>n</i> = 11, 10.7%). Twelve patients (11.6%) required admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Multiple injuries were observed in 14 patients (13.6%). A significant association was found between head trauma and lack of helmet use OR 23.8 (95% CI 3-200).</p> Conclusion <p>ES-related injuries, particularly orthopedic trauma, are a common cause of hospitalization in children and are associated with notable morbidity. Helmet use was protective against head injury, underscoring the importance of safety measures.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Electric scooter related injuries among children: a single institutional experience

  • 期刊论文

  • 出版模式：

    开放获取

  • 发表日期：

    2025年10月8日

查看全文
  • Ali Abu-Kishk,
  • Eran Kozer,
  • Rony Beeri Berkowiz,
  • Meital Ben-Ari,
  • Ibrahim Abu-Kishk

摘要

Background

Electric scooter (ES) use has become increasingly popular, particularly among children. However, few studies have characterized pediatric ES-related injuries. We present our experience with children hospitalized due to ES-related trauma.

Methods

A retrospective review was conducted of 103 pediatric patients hospitalized with ES-related injuries between 2018 and 2024. Data collected included patient demographics, type of injury, helmet use, clinical presentation, inpatient management, and follow-up.

Results

ES injuries accounted for approximately 3% of all pediatric trauma admissions. The mean age of patients was 11.3 ± 3.7 years, and 84 (81.5%) were male. Helmet use was documented in 55 (62.5%) of cases. No significant trend in patient age or injury incidence was observed over the study period. Orthopedic injuries were the most common (n = 73, 70.9%), followed by general pediatric surgical injuries (n = 11, 10.7%). Twelve patients (11.6%) required admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Multiple injuries were observed in 14 patients (13.6%). A significant association was found between head trauma and lack of helmet use OR 23.8 (95% CI 3-200).

Conclusion

ES-related injuries, particularly orthopedic trauma, are a common cause of hospitalization in children and are associated with notable morbidity. Helmet use was protective against head injury, underscoring the importance of safety measures.