Citation

Lin Y, Karthikeyan V, Cusimano MD. CMAJ 2023; 195(7): E271-E273.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Canadian Medical Association)

DOI

10.1503/cmaj.220423

PMID

36810218

Abstract

KEY POINTS

Use of electric scooters (e-scooters) has increased dramatically around the world.

Motorized vehicles that travel in physical spaces intended for pedestrians pose a threat to pedestrian safety.

Clinicians must have a high index of suspicion for potentially serious injuries in e-scooter collisions with pedestrians, given the substantial transfer of energy that can occur.

Although e-scooters have beneficial features, policies and interventions to reduce the rate and burden of injuries associated with their use are required.

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