Publications by authors named "Elizabeth O'Daniel"
J Trauma Acute Care Surg
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Golf cart-related injuries have significantly increased, especially among children, with the incidence doubling since 2020; 46% of these injuries involved kids with a median age of 11.5 years.
- - Most injuries occurred on weekends during the summer, primarily in the late afternoon to evening, with ejection from the cart leading to more severe outcomes.
- - Recommendations include enhancing awareness and safety education at rental shops about seat belt use and enforcing safety rules to reduce accidents, particularly in areas where golf carts are restricted.
