Use of Alcohol as a Risk Factor for Bicycling Injury

Article Abstract:

People who ride a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol are more likely to be injured, according to a study of 124 injured cyclists and 342 non-injured cyclists who had blood alcohol or breath tests. One-fourth of the fatally injured and 9% of the non-fatally injured cyclists had elevated blood alcohol levels compared to 3% of the non-injured cyclists. Intoxicated cyclists were less likely to wear helmets.

Risk factors, Sports injuries, Cyclists

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Alcohol's effect on trauma outcomes: a reappraisal of conventional wisdom

Article Abstract:

Alcohol abuse may play an important role in the cause of many accidents. A research study examined the affect of alcohol use on the outcome of patients treated at a hospital trauma center who had been in different types of accidents. It found that acute intoxication did not increase the risk of complications or dying at the scene of the accident. Patients with a history of chronic alcohol abuse had a higher risk of complications such as pneumonia or infections. They also remained in the hospital for a longer period of time and required more diagnostic procedures and treatments. Approximately 50% of the patients had been drinking at the time of their injury, and a significant number were drunk. More information is needed on the incidence of alcoholism among accident victims. The first step may be to test the blood alcohol levels of injured patients. A detailed medical history may also help to identify problem drinkers.

Editorial, Causes of, Alcoholism

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Crash risk in general aviation

Article Abstract:

The crash risks of private flights were examined to identify major factors influencing survival in aviation crashes and discuss possible approaches for improving the safety of general aviation. To improve the safety of general aviation, interventions are needed to improve fuel system integrity and restraint systems, enhance general crashworthiness of small aircraft, and reduce weather-related crashes through pilot training and avionics technology.

United States, General services, Usage, Safety and security measures, Control, Aircraft accidents, Aircraft safety systems

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