Citation

Holtzman DK, Paul RL. Pediatr. Emerg. Care 1997; 13(3): 218-220.

Affiliation

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

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9220511

Abstract

PURPOSE: To describe a pediatric patient with a severe abdominal injury following a roller coaster crash, and to review the relevant literature of lap belt injuries and roller coaster safety regulations. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: A seven-year-old girl sitting in the front seat of a two-person roller coaster car was injured when it crashed into the stopped car in front. The patient's injuries, including a partial hepatic amputation, were due to the combined forces of both passengers applied against her lap belt. CONCLUSIONS: Roller coaster restraint systems do not have the same federal or state oversights as motor vehicles and can result in life-threatening injuries.