Citation

Hortemo GS, Brattebø G, Hellesnes S. Tidsskr. Nor. Laegeforen. 1990; 110(10): 1196-1198.

Vernacular Title

Snoscooteren--blott til lyst? En registrering av snoscooterskader i Vest-Finnmark

Affiliation

Kirurgisk avdeling, Hammerfest sykehus.

Comment In:

Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen 1990;110(10):1194-5.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Norske Laegeforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2333642

Abstract

Driving a snowmobile seems to be associated with a high rate of injury and serious injuries. During the winter season 1988-89, every snowmobile-related injury that had required medical care was registered prospectively in a population of 47,500. 62 persons were injured, mostly men. The majority were young people, and most injuries occurred when the snowmobiles were used for recreation, and at the weekend. 11% of the drivers appeared drunk. 26% were hospitalized. Fractures were the most frequently registered injury, and 16 persons suffered head injuries. A number of other serious injuries were also registered. The rate of injury per registered snowmobile was high compared with the rate of road traffic injuries during the same period.

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