Emergency Department Visits for Sledding Injuries in Children in the United States in 2001/2002

Skarbek-Borowska, Sara

doi:10.1197/j.aem.2005.09.009

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“…2 A large number of these injuries occur while participating in recreational activities. 3 Previous studies have examined injuries in children during specific activities, such as skiing, 4 sledding, 5 and the use of scooters, 6 as well as in specific recreational areas, such as amusement parks 7 and playgrounds. 8 Although no published study has focused specifically on injuries to children at the beach, one study in Australia showed that the majority of injuries occur in children, 9 and another study showed that in a resort area water-related injuries in children primarily occur at the beach.…”

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Independent Risk Factors for Beach-Related Injuries in Children

Petronis

Welch²,

Pruitt

2009

Clin Pediatr (Phila)

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This study was conducted in a resort area during the summer tourist season to identify independent risk factors for injuries to children in a beach environment. Surveys including demographics, environmental and beach conditions, group characteristics, and hypothesized risk factors were administered to 28 cases and 105 controls. The most common injuries were lacerations and puncture wounds, followed by musculoskeletal injuries. The following environmental factors were found to significantly increase the risk for pediatric beach-related injury: rough/choppy water, cloudy weather, greater than 3 children in the group, participation by the child in water safety classes, and use of beach equipment (including boogie boards, skim boards, and kayaks). Providers who care for children can use this information to educate parents about beach safety. Targeted interventions that address these risk factors may reduce injuries sustained by children in a beach environment.

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Independent Risk Factors for Beach-Related Injuries in Children

Petronis

Welch²,

Pruitt

2009

Clin Pediatr (Phila)

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“…13,14 It has been widely used in reports of intentional 15,16 and unintentional injuries. [17][18][19][20] For each case, NEISS coders collected the following information from the ED medical record: age, gender, injury diagnosis, body part injured, ED discharge disposition, location where the injury occurred (e.g., home, street/highway), work-relatedness, and intentionality (i.e., unintentional, assault, suicide attempt, or unknown intent) of the injury event. In addition, a two-line narrative describing circumstance and treatment of injuries was recorded.…”

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Epidemiology of Non-Canine Bite and Sting Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments, 2001–2004

2007

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Our results demonstrate the public health burden of non-canine-related bite and sting injuries. More than 900,000 people were treated in emergency departments annually for non-canine bite or sting injuries, or roughly 1.7 injuries per minute. Treatment consumes substantial health-care resources. While preventing these injuries should be the first line of defense, resources could be conserved by educating the public about immediate first aid and when warning signs and symptoms indicate the need for professional or emergency care.

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“…According to several international studies based on ED data, sledders most frequently suffered injuries to the head18 24 25 and lower extremities 23 25 26. The proportion of head injuries in the available studies varies between 10% and 55%, and for the lower extremities, between 12% and 63% 18 21 23 26 27. These differences may result from the selected study population (average age), the methodology of the studies (hospital studies, definition of the localisation) and the area and period for the study.…”

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“…But—as other publications suggest—the percentage of people wearing helmets in sledging is still very low compared with skiing or snowboarding 34 35. Other studies have shown that children are particularly prone to head injuries 27. Moreover, having the right shoes with appropriate soles for braking is essential in preventing injuries.…”

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Sex differences in sledging injuries: a retrospective 10-season study from a Swiss level 1 trauma centre

Klukowska-Rötzler,

Buerzle,

Exadaktylos

et al. 2023

BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med

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ObjectivesSledging is a popular and traditional winter sport in Switzerland. This study examines injury patterns of patients who presented to a tertiary trauma centre in Switzerland following sledging trauma, focusing on sex differences.MethodsRetrospective single-centre study over 10 winters (2012–2022), including all patients experiencing sledging-related trauma. Injury history was collected and analysed from the patient data and demographic information. The Abbreviated Injury Scale and the Injury Severity Score (ISS) were used to classify injury types and severity.Results193 patients were identified with sledging injuries. The median age was 46 (IQR 28–65), and 56% were female. The most frequent mechanism of injury was a fall (70%), followed by collision (27%) and other fall on slopes (6%). Lower extremities (36%), trunk (20%) and head/neck (15%) were the most frequently injured body areas. Fourteen per cent of patients were admitted with head injuries, whereas females were significantly more likely to present with head injuries than males (p=0.047). Males were significantly more often admitted with fractures to the upper extremities than females (p=0.049). The median ISS was 4 (IQR 1–5), without significant differences between males and females (p=0.290). The hospital admission rate was 28.5% for sledging-related injuries. The median length of stay for patients admitted to the hospital was 5 (IQR 4–8) days. The total cost for all patients was CHF1 292 501, with a median of CHF1009 per patient (IQR CHF458–CHF5923).ConclusionSledging injuries are common and may result in serious injuries. The lower extremities, trunk and head/neck are frequently injured and could be specifically protected with safety devices. Multiple injuries were statistically more frequent in women compared with men. Males were significantly more often admitted with fractures to the upper extremities, and females were more likely to sustain head injuries. The findings can help to develop data-driven measures to prevent sledging accidents in Switzerland.

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Emergency Department Visits for Sledding Injuries in Children in the United States in 2001/2002

Abstract: Sledding injuries resulting in ED visits predominantly affect children and are a source of measurable morbidity in this population. An increase in injury prevention efforts for this activity is warranted.

Cited by 19 publications

References 19 publications

Independent Risk Factors for Beach-Related Injuries in Children

Independent Risk Factors for Beach-Related Injuries in Children

Epidemiology of Non-Canine Bite and Sting Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments, 2001–2004

Sex differences in sledging injuries: a retrospective 10-season study from a Swiss level 1 trauma centre

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