@article{ref1,
title="Pediatric electric bicycle injuries: the experience of a large urban tertiary care pediatric hospital",
journal="Pediatric emergency care",
year="2018",
author="Hermon, Karin and Capua, Tali and Glatstein, Miguel and Scolnik, Dennis and Tavor, Oren and Rimon, Ayelet",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Electric bicycles (E-bikes) are one of a wide range of light electric vehicles that provide convenient local transportation and attractive recreational opportunities. The aim of this study was to report E-bike-related injuries in children presenting to a trauma center. <br><br>METHODS: Retrospective observational study, from December 2014 to November 2015, which included all pediatrics patients admitted to the emergency department with an injury related to E-bike use, was performed. <br><br>RESULTS: A total of 97 E-bike injuries presented to the emergency department during this period. Mean age of E-bikers was 13.7 years (range, 7.5-16 years). Injuries to the head and the upper and the lower extremities were the most common. Thirteen patients (15%) were admitted, and 4 underwent surgery. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Children are mainly injured as riders when using E-bikes. There is a need for regulation regarding the use of E-bikes to enhance the safety of both bikers and other road and pavement users.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0749-5161",
doi="10.1097/PEC.0000000000001395",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0000000000001395"
}