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- “Our panel concluded that there is no proof that roller coasters cause neurological injury and there is no significant public health risk associated with amusement park attendance,” said Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, representing the AANS.
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Apr 12, 2019 · Thus, they recommend that clinicians “consider amusement park thrill rides as a possible cause of subdural hematomas in previously healthy patients with new neurologic complaints.”
Recent reports linking amusement park rides (especially rollercoasters) to subarachnoid haemorrhage, carotid and vertebral artery dissections, subdural haematomas, and nonspecific neurological symptoms such as dizziness and syncope, have triggered a whirlwind response in the USA.
- Marilynn Larkin
- 2002
Jul 31, 2017 · Providers and parents should be aware of the potential risk of roller coasters and act quickly on neurologic changes in children that have recently been to an amusement park. Keywords: pediatric stroke, amusement park injury, middle cerebral artery stroke
- Abby Baumgartle, Laura Wolfe, Vinay Puri, Karen Moeller, Salvatore Bertolone, Ashok Raj
- 10.3390/children4080064
- 2017
- Children (Basel). 2017 Aug; 4(8): 64.
Fast speeds, high g-force and jerky movements may be dangerous for some brain injury survivors and could lead to further injury, as well as exacerbate symptoms such as dizziness. If you have a brain injury it is very important to seek medical advice before getting on a rollercoaster or ride.
As such, there appears to be an extremely low risk of TBI due to the head motions induced by roller coaster rides. It is well recognized that many everyday activities involve a risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) such as bike riding, roller blading, or playing contact sports.
Here, we report a case of a 37-year-old healthy female who presented with complaints of right-sided ataxia and clumsiness that started after an amusement park ride where she was swung rapidly. Imaging revealed an infarct in the right cerebellar hemisphere.
Dr. Harbaugh said the AANS panel found 22 published cases of neurological injuries thought to be associated with theme park rides. After a thorough review, the panel concluded that in the majority of cases “it was unlikely that the ride was causally related to the reported injury.”
