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Roller coasters: let the rider beware

D K Holtzman1, R L Paul

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Louisville, Kentucky 40292, USA.

Pediatric Emergency Care
|June 1, 1997
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A child sustained severe abdominal injuries, including partial liver amputation, from a roller coaster lap belt during a crash. This highlights the potential for serious harm due to inadequate safety regulations in amusement park rides.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Trauma
  • Public Health & Safety
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Amusement rides, particularly roller coasters, are popular attractions with inherent risks.
  • Previous incidents and research have indicated potential for serious injuries related to restraint systems.
  • Understanding injury mechanisms is crucial for improving ride safety.

Observation:

  • A case report details a seven-year-old female pediatric patient who sustained severe abdominal injuries.
  • The injury occurred during a roller coaster crash when the car collided with a stationary car ahead.
  • The patient was seated in the front of a two-person car, and her injuries resulted from lap belt forces.

Findings:

  • The pediatric patient experienced a partial hepatic amputation, a severe intra-abdominal injury.

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  • The mechanism of injury involved the combined forces of both passengers pressing against the lap belt.
  • The severity of the injury underscores the limitations of current roller coaster restraint systems.

    • Implications:

    • Roller coaster restraint systems lack the stringent federal and state oversight applied to motor vehicle restraints.
    • Life-threatening injuries can occur due to inadequate safety regulations and design in amusement rides.
    • There is a critical need for enhanced safety standards and regulatory oversight for roller coasters to prevent severe pediatric trauma.