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N A Shorter1, D P Mooney, B J Harmon

  • 1Department of Surgery, Kiwanis-Affiliated Pediatric Trauma Center, Children's Hospital at Dartmouth, Lebanon, NH, USA.

The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|February 3, 1999
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Sledding accidents can cause serious injuries in children, primarily from collisions with stationary objects. Most of these pediatric trauma injuries are preventable with simple safety precautions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Trauma
  • Childhood Injury Prevention
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Sledding is often perceived as a low-risk childhood activity.
  • However, sledding accidents can result in severe injuries and fatalities in children.
  • A review of pediatric trauma cases was conducted to assess sledding-related injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the most seriously injured pediatric patients resulting from sledding accidents.
  • To analyze the mechanisms and types of injuries sustained during sledding.
  • To evaluate the severity of injuries and identify potential contributing factors.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patients aged 18 and younger admitted to a pediatric trauma center.
  • Data collected from 1991 to 1997.

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  • Analysis of injury mechanisms, injury types, and patient demographics.

    • Main Results:

    • Twenty-five patients were identified, with most under 13 years old; 17 were boys.
    • The primary mechanism of injury was collision with stationary objects (15 patients).
    • Head injuries (11) and lower extremity injuries (10) were most common; no deaths occurred.

    Conclusions:

    • Sledding is a significant cause of serious pediatric injuries, often preventable.
    • Collisions with stationary objects are the leading cause of injury.
    • Educating children and parents on safe sledding practices, such as using clear areas away from hazards, is crucial.