With the arrival of the start of the school year, the children rediscover the joys of the playground. However, some games or activities, apparently harmless, are the source of sometimes serious accidents. Dr. Gérald Kierzek, emergency doctor and medical director of True Medical, alert on several practices that should not be put in the hands of the youngest.
The electric scooter, a too fast machine
Very popular with adolescents, electric scooters are increasingly worrying health professionals. “”The Academy of Medicine is concerned about the rise in scooters accidents, often more serious than those of bicycle, due to the speed of these devices“, warns Dr. Kierzek. According to him, their use should be reserved for adults.
Trampoline, source of fractures and trauma
Installed in many gardens, trampolines are among the most accident -prone games. “”As with bike or scooter, trampoline accidents cause fractures, head trauma, even polytrauma engaging the prognosis“, Details the emergency room. Falls and collisions between children are often at the origin.
Private pools, a constant danger
Beyond the games, the swimming pool remains a place of strong vigilance for families. “”And for swimming pools, the first linked accident is drowning, by default of surveillance or suitable safety device“Insists the doctor. The danger occurs in just a few seconds.
The game of scarf, a fatal practice
This game consists in voluntarily depriving itself of oxygen by tightening a scarf around the neck. “”He can cause serious accidents, even death“, Alerts Dr. Kierzek. A practice that requires a frank dialogue with children to remind them of the dangers of objects such as strings, belts or cords.
The can of the can, the toxic inhalation
Little known but very disturbing, the can of the can consists of inhaling gas from aerosols vaporized in a can. “”This can cause respiratory problems and poisoning“, Recalls the doctor. An experiment which can have immediate consequences on health.
The game of the tomato, hit the chest
In this violent game, children hit each other in chest to shortness of breath. “”This can cause internal injury“Explains Gérald Kierzek. Dangerous fun that can jeopardize their physical integrity.
The scrum game, fractures and sprains
Inspired by wild rugby, this game is to grow violently. “”There are also risks of fractures, sprains or other injuries in the scrum game where children push themselves“Adds the emergency room. These physical shocks regularly lead to trauma.
Violent games, a physical and psychological danger
Beyond each practice, Dr. Kierzek calls to ban all the games based on violence. “”These games involve free physical violence against a child alone or more children, with consequences that can be serious, both physically and psychologically“, he recalls. His message concludes with a clear warning:”Life is not a video game!“.