Citation

Kok KYY, Chong CL. Inj. Extra 2005; 36(11): 496-498.

Affiliation

Department of General Surgery, Ripas Hospital, Bandar Seri Begawan BA1710, Brunei. (koky@brunet.bn)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.injury.2004.07.057

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Inflatable bouncers, variously known as 'moonwalks', 'air castles' or 'inflatable slides' depending on the design, are customarily used at fairs, carnivals, festivals and amusement parks to provide entertainment. These inflatable bouncers are also used at private functions and parties through rental agencies. Players on these inflatable bouncers vary in age from children to adults. There have been several reports of injuries caused by playing on these bouncers. We present two cases of injuries sustained while playing on these inflatable bouncers. This report also emphasizes the importance of strict adherence to the safety guidelines and recommendations laid down by the manufacturers and consumer organisations in order to prevent injuries while playing on these inflatable bouncers.

Language: en