A retrospective review of trampoline-related injuries presenting to a paediatric emergency department in Singapore

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作者
Lim, Francesca May Ting [1 ]
James, Vigil [1 ]
Lee, Khai Pin [1 ]
Ganapathy, Sashikumar [1 ]
机构
[1] KK Womens & Childrens Hosp, Dept Emergency Med, 100 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 229899, Singapore
关键词
injuries; paediatric; Singapore; trampoline; CHILDREN; SAFETY; RISK;
D O I
10.11622/smedj.2019168
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
INTRODUCTION Trampolining is a popular activity. However, to our knowledge, no studies on paediatric trampoline related injuries (TRIs) have been conducted in Asia. We aimed to provide an Asian perspective on paediatric TRIs and evaluate current safety measures. METHODS Patients aged under 16 years who presented to the emergency department at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore, from March 2012 to June 2016 with a TRI were identified from the National Trauma Registry. Data was collated retrospectively focusing on age, location of the trampoline, mechanism and location of injury, treatment, disposition, and follow-up treatment. RESULTS 137 children were seen for a TRI during this period. There was even representation across age groups (< 6 years, 6-11 years and 11-16 years). 60.6% of these injuries occurred in a public trampoline park, and a smaller proportion involved home and school trampolines. 61.3% of injuries occurred on the trampoline and 25.5% involved a fall off it, while the remaining were incurred by hitting the trampoline frame. The most common injury was soft tissue injury, followed by fractures and dislocations, of which 16.7% required surgical intervention. Most patients were discharged to an outpatient clinic. 14.6% of all patients required admission and 9.5% eventually required surgical intervention. There were three stable head injuries and no cervical spine injuries or deaths. CONCLUSION The existence of trampoline parks has contributed to a rise in TRIs. We recommend measures such as general education, changes in the setup around the trampoline, increasing the age limit for trampolining, adult supervision and discouraging double bouncing.
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