@article{ref1,
title="Increased All-Terrain Vehicle Crash Accidents in Older Riders",
journal="Southern medical journal",
year="2009",
author="Testerman, G. M.",
volume="102",
number="5",
pages="461-464",
abstract="OBJECTIVE:: Recent reports on all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accidents cite high injury and death rates, disproportionately affecting younger riders. We sought to determine whether serious injuries at a level 1 trauma center have increased among older riders. MATERIALS AND METHODS:: Using the trauma registry, 300 ATV accidents from March 1, 1997 through March 30, 2007 were identified. A total of 250 patients admitted over the last six years (2001 through 2007) were stratified into earlier and later three-year time periods and by age groups. A Student t test was used for continuous variables and a chi-square for categorical variables. A P value <0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS:: During the last three years, ATV injury admissions (all ages) increased by 78% (P = 0.003). Pediatric ATV admissions (<age 16) were significantly decreased (P = 0.02). ATV accidents in riders over age 50 increased significantly over time (P = 0.04). There were four deaths under age 16 and three deaths over age 50. Patients over age 50 had more severe and frequent thoracic injuries and used more hospital resources. CONCLUSION:: ATV accidents with severe injuries have increased dramatically at our trauma center and include increased numbers of older riders. Riders over age 50 are generally not identified as a subset of the population vulnerable to such incidents. Preventive efforts should include older riders.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0038-4348",
doi="10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181929b83",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181929b83"
}