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Serious injuries in jet skiers
Author(s) -
Swinburn Elizabeth EL
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1996.tb138662.x
Subject(s) - jet (fluid) , medicine , poison control , medical emergency , physical medicine and rehabilitation , mechanics , physics
Personal motorised watercraft (often referred to as jet skis) are an enjoyable leisure activity on the nation's waterways. However, there have been several serious accidents, and licensing requirements are deficient. Inconsistent reporting of accidents has hindered investigations into the causes. We describe six recent cases and the factors that may have contributed to accidents, and suggest ways to reduce the hazards associated with the sport.