R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar:
Charged Up and Crashing Down: The Rise of Pediatric E-Scooter and E-Bike Injuries
Dec 16, 2026 | 1pm CT
Description: As e-scooter and e-bike use rises among children and adolescents, so do serious injuries. This session reviews current epidemiology, injury patterns, prevention strategies, and practical counseling tools to help healthcare professionals recognize, manage, and prevent pediatric micromobility injuries.
Objectives:
Characterize the rising U.S. and international incidence of pediatric e-scooter, e-bike, and light electric vehicle (LEV) injuries.
Recognize the mechanism, body regions, and severity indicators most associated with each device type.
Contrast ISS, TBI risk, and hospitalization/ICU admission between electric and conventional micromobility devices.
Evaluates the effectiveness of speed regulation, helmet mandates, age enforcement, and infrastructure interventions.
Integrate AAP-aligned counseling points on electric micromobility safety into well-child and injury-prevention visits.
Target Audience:
Pediatricians, Advanced Practice Providers (NPs and PAs), Residents and Medical Students, Nurses and School Nurses, Emergency Services Professionals, Trauma and Injury Prevention Professionals, Public Health Professionals, Community Safety and Advocacy Leaders
Presenter: Dr. Amy Groen, DO, MHA, FAAP