R W Hawkins, E D Lyne. Am J Dis Child. 1978 Aug;132(8):751-2. doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1978.02120330023004. Thirty fractures resulting from skateboarding have been treated in the past six months at the Read More about Skeletal Trauma in Skateboard Injuries
Pediatric Heelys Injuries
Aarons C, et al. J Pediatr Orthop 2008;28:502Y505) Abstract Background: To determine the incidence and severity of injuries caused by Heelys. Methods: A retrospective review of all fractures Read More about Pediatric Heelys Injuries
Injuries about the shoulder in skiing and snowboarding
McCall D, Safran MR. Br J Sports Med 2009;43:987–992. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2009.068767 . Abstract There has been a decrease in the overall injury rate, particularly the rate of lower-extremity injuries, Read More about Injuries about the shoulder in skiing and snowboarding
Immersion, near-drowning and drowning
Golden F.S.C, et al. British Journal od Anaesthesia 1997; 79: 214-225. This is a copyrighted work. If you need the full text, please send a request at info@extremesportmed.org and we will purchase a Read More about Immersion, near-drowning and drowning
Immersion deaths and deterioration in swimming perform ance in cold water
Tipton M, et al. THE LANCET • Vol 354 • August 21, 1999 Abstract Background General hypothermia (deep body temperature <35°C) has been implicated in immersion-related deaths, but many deaths occur Read More about Immersion deaths and deterioration in swimming perform ance in cold water
A proposed decision-making guide for the search, rescue and resuscitation of submersion (head under) victims based on expert opinion
Tipton MJ and Golden FSC. Resuscitation 82 (2011) 819– 824. Abstract There is some confusion, and consequent variation in policy, between the agencies responsible for the search, rescue and Read More about A proposed decision-making guide for the search, rescue and resuscitation of submersion (head under) victims based on expert opinion
Basic life support on small boats at sea
Tipton M, et al. Resuscitation (2007) 75, 332—337. Abstract The present study examined the ability of the crew of small fast rescue boats to perform basic life support (BLS) at sea. Tests were Read More about Basic life support on small boats at sea
Perceived anxiety and plasma cortisol concentrations following rock climbing with differing safety rope protocols
Hodgson CI, et al. Br J Sports Med 2009;43:531–535. doi:10.1136/bjsm.2007.046011 Objectives: To examine how different safety rope protocols impact on subjective anxiety and self-confidence levels and Read More about Perceived anxiety and plasma cortisol concentrations following rock climbing with differing safety rope protocols