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Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Reports
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Trauma Research

Background:

  • Roller coasters are popular amusement park attractions with a low reported injury rate.
  • Previous literature has not documented pulmonary hemorrhage associated with roller coaster use.

Observation:

  • A case of a previously healthy woman presenting with symmetric diffuse upper lobe hemorrhage is described.
  • The hemorrhage occurred following a roller coaster ride.

Findings:

  • The patient's clinical course and management are detailed.
  • A review of existing literature on pulmonary hemorrhage in this context was conducted.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a previously unrecognized risk associated with roller coaster rides.
  • Further investigation into the biomechanics and potential for pulmonary injury from amusement park rides is warranted.