During the 2015-2016 season, more than 85 people came to Cascade Medical Center with injuries from sledding, including 5 cases that required transfers to next-level trauma care. The top injuries we saw were fractures -- including wrist, ankle and spine -- and lacerations from broken sleds and other obstacles. Ice, too, poses a significant threat to people who are vulnerable to falls. Please take a moment to read up on winter safety and prevent a potentially life-changing injury.
- Cascade Medical brochure: Sled Leavenworth!
- Cascade Medical Minute podcast: Emergency Department Medical Director Emily Johnston points out the environmental factors that lead to sledding injuries.
- Cascade Medical article: Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls
- CDC: How to Fit a Ski Helmet
- National Safety Council: Proper Snow Shoveling Technique
- Consumer Reports: Comparison of Ice Melting Compounds
- University of Illinois: How to Walk Safely in Slippery Conditions