Waterslide injuries.

Abstract

As recreational waterslides become more popular, an increasing number of riders will experience injuries. Sixty-one consecutive patient charts obtained form two different sources reveal distinct patterns. Riders have sustained lacerations (53%), contusions or abrasions (25%), fractured bones (7%), sprains (7%), fractured teeth (6%), and concussions (3%). Most frequently injured are head-first position. The ratio of fiberglass slide injuries to concrete slide injuries is 12:1 in our series. The potential for waterslide injuries is underestimated by physicians and dentists until a flurry of cases occur in the community. Epidemiologic study is needed to develop accurate rates of incidence, severity, and levels of risks by type of waterslide construction.

• Authors: C A Malpass Jr, S H Schuman, R Sobczyk
• Journal: Annals of emergency medicine (Ann Emerg Med) Vol. 10 Issue 7 Pg. 360-3 (Jul 1981) ISSN: 0196-0644 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7247089 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Athletic Injuries (etiology)
• Child
• Contusions (etiology)
• Craniocerebral Trauma (etiology)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Recreation