Henry L Chang, Brian K Yorkgitis, Lindsey B Armstrong, Keith A Thatch, Donald A Plumley, Robin T Petroze, Shawn D Larson, John W Fitzwater, Oliver B Lao, Michele A Markley, Anne Fischer, Felipe Pedroso, Holly L Neville, Christopher W Snyder
BACKGROUND: Golf carts (GCs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are popular forms of personal transport. Although ATVs are considered adventurous and dangerous, GCs are perceived to be safer. Anecdotal experience suggests increasing numbers of both GC and ATV injuries, as well as high severity of GC injuries in children. This multicenter study examined GC and ATV injuries and compared their injury patterns, resource utilization, and outcomes. METHODS: Pediatric trauma centers in Florida submitted trauma registry patients age <16 years from January 2016 to June 2021...
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