Car surfing: an uncommon cause of traumatic injury.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Car surfing is an infrequent cause of traumatic injuries treated by emergency physicians. This very dangerous activity can result in serious injury or death. We report 5 cases of injuries caused by car surfing seen at our hospital during 1996 and 1997. All involved head injuries after a fall from a moving motor vehicle. There were 3 male and 2 female patients, and 3 cases were fatal. Health care providers should be aware of this type of injury and support efforts to prevent it.
Medical subject headings
- Accidents, Traffic
- Craniocerebral Trauma