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Scootermania: implications for pediatric nurses.

N Haze
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Abstract

The sales of foot-propelled scooters in the United States has skyrocketed with a concomitant increase in emergency department visits related to injuries. It is estimated that more than 60% of injuries could be prevented or reduced in severity if protective gear had been worn. Pediatric nurses should support efforts to decrease scooter-related injuries in children by advocating for the usage of protective gear. Further research is indicated to assess knowledge of potential dangers in those with reported scooter-related injuries, the extent of injuries, and protective gear worn prior to injury occurrence.

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Accident PreventionAccidental FallsAdolescentAdultAge DistributionAthletic InjuriesChildChild WelfareChild, PreschoolHumansNurse's RolePediatric NursingPopulation SurveillanceProtective DevicesSkatingUnited StatesJournal ArticleReview

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N Haze. Scootermania: implications for pediatric nurses.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12964666/

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