Impact of Helmet Use in Traumatic Brain Injuries Associated with Recreational Vehicles

Ganti, Latha and Bodhit, Aakash N. and Daneshvar, Yasamin and Patel, Pratik Shashikant and Pulvino, Christa and Hatchitt, Kelsey and Hoelle, Robyn M. and Peters, Keith R. and Kuchibhotla, Sudeep and Lottenberg, Lawrence and Gabrielli, Andrea and Mazzuoccolo, Anna and Elie-Turenne, Marie-Carmelle and Falgiani, Tricia and Maerz, Porter W. and Kharod, Shivam M. and Conroy, Lauren M. and Khalid, Hussain M. and Tyndall, J. Adrian (2013) Impact of Helmet Use in Traumatic Brain Injuries Associated with Recreational Vehicles. Advances in Preventive Medicine, 2013. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2090-3480

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Abstract

Objective. To study the impact of helmet use on outcomes after recreational vehicle accidents. Methods. This is an observational cohort of adult and pediatric patients who sustained a TBI while riding a recreational vehicle. Recreational vehicles included bicycles, motorcycles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), as well as a category for other vehicles such as skateboards and scooters. Results. Lack of helmet use was significantly associated with having a more severe traumatic brain injury and being admitted to the hospital. Similarly, 25% of those who did wearing a helmet were admitted to the ICU versus 36% of those who did not (). The hospital length of stay was significantly greater for patients who did not use helmets. Conclusion. Lack of helmet use is significantly correlated with abnormal neuroimaging and admission to the hospital and ICU; these data support a call for action to implement more widespread injury prevention and helmet safety education and advocacy.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	STM Library > Medical Science
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	08 Dec 2022 11:32
Last Modified:	23 May 2024 05:40
URI:	http://open.journal4submit.com/id/eprint/636

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