Introduction:
Electric scooters, or e-scooters, are popular vehicles that run on electricity and can travel up to 30 km/h. However, their increasing use has led to a rise in injuries related to accidents, becoming a public health concern and causing a surge in emergency room admissions.

Objectives:
The purpose of the study was to obtain preliminary information about epidemiological features associated with e-scooter injuries. A retrospective study design was chosen, and all cases of e-scooter injuries that occurred between March 1st and December 31st were collected from the available medical records of Heratsi Hospital Complex N1, although some information was missing. Data were analyzed using MS Excel. Results: A total of 73 cases were reported, with 48 men and 25 women injured. The minimum age was 4 and the maximum age was 71, with an average age of 29.14 (interquartile range was 23 to 32.25). Of the 73 injured patients, 66 were from Yerevan and 7 were from outside the city. 33 individuals were transported to the hospital by ambulance, 28 transported themselves, 3 were accompanied by a parent, and 1 was transported by the police. The majority of the cases, 39 in total, happed in summer. 55 injuries have been accrued due to falls from e-scooters: 4 were run over, 3 collided with a car, 2 were hit by an object, and 1 was due to sharp braking. Only 3 cases from the total involve injuries to a single body part; the remaining 70 victims suffered multiple traumas. 53 injuries involved the brain and/or face and 19 victims had bone fractures. The most common medical intervention was dressing wounds and suturing open wounds.

Conclusion:
The study indicates that falls from e-scooters can result in a variety of injuries, with a total of 73 cases reported. Men were more susceptible to injuries than women, and multiple traumas were more common than single-body-part injuries, with the brain and face being the most frequently affected areas. However, the lack of regulations and absence of protective gear for drivers, as well as the police's failure to report or monitor accidents that occur on sidewalks, can increase the risk of e-scooter-related injuries, particularly brain injuries. These findings highlight the need for increased safety measures and public awareness campaigns to mitigate the risks associated with e-scooter use.

Key words: e-scooter, injuries, sidewalk, victim.

Other info: Yerevan State Medical University - Yerevan - Armenia Artashes Tadevosyan, Diana Varagyan