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E-scooter incidents in Berlin: an evaluation of risk factors and injury patterns.
Uluk, Deniz; Lindner, Tobias; Dahne, Michael; Bickelmayer, Jens Werner; Beyer, Kassandra; Slagman, Anna; Jahn, Friedrich; Willy, Christian; Möckel, Martin; Gerlach, Undine A.
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  • Uluk D; Department of Emergency Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany deniz.uluk@charite.de.
  • Lindner T; Department of Surgery, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Dahne M; Department of Emergency Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Bickelmayer JW; Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Charité University Hospital Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Beyer K; Department for Anesthesia, Intensive Care, Pain Therapy and Emergency Medicine, Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Slagman A; Department of Surgery, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Jahn F; Department of Emergency Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Willy C; Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Evangelical Elisabeth Clinic Berlin-Mitte, Berlin, Germany.
  • Möckel M; Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
  • Gerlach UA; Department of Emergency Medicine, Charité University Medicine Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Emerg Med J ; 39(4): 295-300, 2022 Apr.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34099458
BACKGROUND: E-scooters have emerged as a frequently used vehicle in German cities due to their high availability and easy access. However, investigations about the causes and mechanisms of E-scooter incidents and their trauma-specific consequences are rare. METHODS: We analysed all patients involved in E-scooter incidents from June to December 2019 who presented to four inner-city EDs in Berlin. The prospective data included patient-related and incident-related data, information on injury patterns and therapy, responses in a voluntary questionnaire concerning E-scooter use and general traffic experience. RESULTS: 248 patients (129 males; median age 29 years (5-81)) were included: 41% were tourists and 4% were children. Most incidents (71%) occurred between July and September 2019, the majority occurring at weekends (58%). The injury pattern was mostly multifocal, affecting the lower (42%) and upper limbs (37%) and the head (40%). Traumatic brain injury was associated with alcohol consumption. Inpatient admission was recorded in 25%, surgery in 23%. CONCLUSION: This study has defined the incidence of injury related to E-scooter use in a major European city. Stricter laws governing the use of E-scooters, the wearing of helmets and technical modifications to the E-scooter platforms might decrease E-scooter-associated incidents and resulting injuries in the future. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: German Clinical Trials Registry (DRKS00018061).
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Accidentes de Tránsito Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Emerg Med J Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Accidentes de Tránsito Tipo de estudio: Etiology_studies / Observational_studies / Risk_factors_studies Límite: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Europa Idioma: En Revista: Emerg Med J Asunto de la revista: MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Alemania Pais de publicación: Reino Unido