The rising ICU and neurosurgical burden of E-Scooter–Related Traumatic brain injury in a state major trauma system
This study documents a growing neurosurgical and critical care challenge in Western Australia. Despite low operative rates, e-scooter related TBI is associated with substantial economic impact, exceeding that reported in other Australian trauma series. These findings highlight opportunities for targeted prevention and policy intervention, including helmet compliance, alcohol riding restrictions and ride-share safety governance.
Authors
- Gabriel Yin Foo Lee
- Andrew Y. Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8329-7214)
- Boyuan Khoo
- Barry Ting Sheen Kweh
- Shreyas Thiruvengadam
- Dieter G. Weber
Institutions
- St John of God Subiaco Hospital (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- Royal Perth Hospital (AU)
- Government of Western Australia Department of Health (AU)
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (AU)
- National Trauma Research Institute (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2026.111955
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00