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Waterslide injuries

C A Malpass, S H Schuman, R Sobczyk

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Recreational waterslide injuries are common, with lacerations being the most frequent. Fiberglass slides pose a significantly higher risk than concrete slides, necessitating further study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Recreational waterslide popularity is increasing.
    • Associated rider injuries are becoming more frequent.
    • Physicians and dentists may underestimate injury potential.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze injury patterns from recreational waterslides.
    • To identify common injury types and mechanisms.
    • To compare injury risks between different waterslide materials.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 61 consecutive patient charts.
    • Data collected from two distinct sources.
    • Categorization of injury types and affected body parts.

    Main Results:

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    • Lacerations (53%) were the most common injury.
    • Contusions/abrasions (25%) and fractured bones (7%) were also significant.
    • Head-first positions were most frequently associated with injuries.
    • Fiberglass slides showed a 12:1 injury ratio compared to concrete slides.

    Conclusions:

    • Waterslide injuries present distinct patterns, with lacerations being predominant.
    • Fiberglass slides are associated with a substantially higher injury rate than concrete slides.
    • Further epidemiologic studies are crucial to establish accurate incidence, severity, and risk levels based on waterslide construction.