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Too many pediatric trampoline injuries.

R A Furnival1, K A Street, J E Schunk

  • 1Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Primary Children's Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84113, USA. furnival@med.utah.edu

Pediatrics
|May 1, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Pediatric trampoline injuries (PTI) are rapidly increasing, causing significant harm to children. Most injuries occur on private trampolines, leading to calls for a ban on recreational use.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Reports indicate a significant rise in pediatric trampoline injuries (PTI).
  • In 1996, US hospital emergency departments treated an estimated 83,000 trampoline-related injuries, with 75% involving children under 15.
  • This study reviews institutional experience with PTI and assesses current safety recommendations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the experience with pediatric trampoline injuries (PTI) at a specific institution.
  • To evaluate the adequacy of existing American Academy of Pediatrics safety recommendations for trampolines.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of medical records for all pediatric trampoline injury patients presenting to the emergency department between November 1990 and November 1997.
  • Data collected included injury mechanisms, severity, treatment, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The annual number of PTI nearly tripled during the study period.
  • Fractures occurred in 45% of patients, and spinal injuries in 12%, including one case of paraplegia.
  • 15% of injuries were severe, with 14% requiring surgery and 17% requiring hospital admission.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric trampoline injuries are increasing dramatically and result in substantial morbidity.
  • The majority of injuries occur on privately owned trampolines, with limited adherence to safety recommendations.
  • A ban on recreational, school, and competitive pediatric trampoline use is supported.

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