Abstract
Sledding is the most popular activity in young children given its cost and simplicity. A previous study by Maisonneuve et al. showed that sledding accidents result in serious injuries, especially head injuries. Sledding accidents generally involve younger children than skiing or snowboarding accidents, and this population has a greater risk of head injury. Young children have proportionally larger head and a higher center of gravity, placing them at high risk for head injury. In addition, sledding may have specifics that make the pediatric population more vulnerable.
Highlights
Sledding is the most popular activity in young children given its cost and simplicity
This study aims to highlight the increase in serious sledding injuries among children in France during the COVID-19 pandemic and to examine the patterns of injury
Compared with previous winter seasons, sledding-related injuries increased four to five-fold during the winter of 2020–2021, with a total of 12 children admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)
Summary
Sledding is the most popular activity in young children given its cost and simplicity. Conclusion: Serious pediatric injuries related to sledding have increased sharply with the COVID-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need to develop prevention strategies, including the widespread use of helmets.
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