Comparative analysis of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycle and automobile-related trauma in a rural border community of the USA.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is widespread use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the USA for both work-related and recreational activities. In this study, we aimed to determine the difference in injury severity, Glasgow Coma scales and length of stay between ATV-related injuries and injuries sustained from motorcycles (MOTOs) and automobiles (AUTOs).

Methods

We retrospectively analysed ATV, MOTO and AUTO injuries from a Level 2 Trauma Center between 01 January 2015 and 31 August 2020. Proportional odds regression analyses, as well as multivariable regression models, were used to analyse the data.

Results

There were significantly more male and paediatric patients that suffered ATV-related injuries compared with MOTO or AUTO injuries. Victims of ATV-related injuries were also mor

SUBMITTER: Elzaim HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9558800 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature