Impact of Helmet Use in Traumatic Brain Injuries Associated with Recreational Vehicles
Joint Authors
Maerz, Porter W.
Gabrielli, Andrea
Tyndall, J. Adrian
Kuchibhotla, Sudeep
Daneshvar, Yasamin
Falgiani, Tricia B.
Khalid, Hussain M.
Mazzuoccolo, Anna
Stead, Latha Ganti
Hoelle, Robyn M.
Bodhit, Aakash N.
Lottenberg, Lawrence
Elie-Turenne, Marie-Carmelle
Hatchitt, Kelsey
Pulvino, Christa
Peters, Keith R.
Kharod, Shivam M.
Patel, Pratik Shashikant
Conroy, Lauren M.
Source
Advances in Preventive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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 (P=0.0489).
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stead, Latha Ganti& Bodhit, Aakash N.& Daneshvar, Yasamin& Patel, Pratik Shashikant& Pulvino, Christa& Hatchitt, Kelsey…[et al.]. 2013. Impact of Helmet Use in Traumatic Brain Injuries Associated with Recreational Vehicles. Advances in Preventive Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472510
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stead, Latha Ganti…[et al.]. Impact of Helmet Use in Traumatic Brain Injuries Associated with Recreational Vehicles. Advances in Preventive Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472510
American Medical Association (AMA)
Stead, Latha Ganti& Bodhit, Aakash N.& Daneshvar, Yasamin& Patel, Pratik Shashikant& Pulvino, Christa& Hatchitt, Kelsey…[et al.]. Impact of Helmet Use in Traumatic Brain Injuries Associated with Recreational Vehicles. Advances in Preventive Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-472510
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472510