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This research aims to compare pediatric e-scooter injuries to traditional scooters, evaluate risk factors for severe outcomes, and analyze injury trends.

July 8, 2026Pediatric Emergency CareOpen Access

Pediatric E-Scooter and Traditional Scooter Injuries

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This research aims to compare pediatric e-scooter injuries to traditional scooters, evaluate risk factors for severe outcomes, and analyze injury trends.
Retrospective, cross-sectional analysis of ED visits for scooter injuries from 2015 to 2024 using NEISS data.
Comparison of e-scooter and traditional scooter injuries focusing on non-home disposition.
Data adjusted for age, sex, and injury characteristics, using multivariable modeling.
E-scooter injuries accounted for 18.2% of scooter-related ED visits, with male and older children being more affected.
E-scooter injuries showed higher odds of hospitalization (adjusted OR: 1.73; 95% CI: 1.2-2.42).
Non-home disposition for e-scooter injuries had increased odds (adjusted OR: 2.99; 95% CI: 1.66-5.41) compared to traditional scooters.

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KDKatherine DouglasBoston Children's Hospital AHAlexander W. HirschBoston Children's Hospital AFAndrew M FineBoston Children's Hospital

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Retrospective analysis of pediatric e-scooter injuries reveals higher odds of severe outcomes in children.

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Douglas et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4de835d2ea289ef62830ce https://doi.org/10.1097/pec.0000000000003652

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