1. A New Zip in Playground Injuries.
- Author
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HORN, PAMELA, BADOWSKI, ELIZABETH, and VON STEIN, DIANE
- Subjects
CHILDREN'S injuries ,ZIP lines ,CHILDREN'S accidents ,PLAYGROUNDS safety measures - Abstract
The article focuses on zip line injuries, the trauma injuries affecting children who use a zip line. According to the authors, various children in the U.S. are treated in hospital emergency departments (ED) for playground-related injuries, such as fractures. Between 2006 and 2008, 10 children have been hospitalized due to zip line injuries. The recommended safety measures for zip line use in playgrounds are highlighted.
- Published
- 2010