TY - JOUR PY - 2000// TI - Personal watercraft use by children and adolescents JO - Pediatrics A1 - American Academy of Pediatrics, SP - 452 EP - 453 VL - 105 IS - 2 N2 - The use of personal watercraft (PWC) has increased dramatically during the past decade as have the speed and mobility of the watercraft. A similar dramatic increase in PWC-related injury and death has occurred simultaneously. No one younger than 16 years should operate a PWC. The operator and all passengers must wear US Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices. Other safety recommendations are suggested for parents and pediatricians. Keywords: Drowning; Drowning prevention LA - en SN - 0031-4005 UR - http://dx.doi.org/ ID - ref1 ER -