Last Saturday (17), a tragedy shook the city of Votuporanga, in São Paulo, when a boy of just 6 years old, named Nicolas Souza Prado, lost his life in an accident involving a trampoline during his birthday celebrations.
Little Nicolas was celebrating this special day in the company of his family and friends. What should have been a moment of joy and fun turned into a tragedy.
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During a bounce house game with others children, Nicolas fell, resulting in fractures to four ribs, as well as injuries to his chest and left arm.
He was taken to the hospital, where he underwent delicate surgery. Unfortunately, even after five days of intensive care, the little one did not survive his injuries and passed away.
The pain of losing Nicolas Prado left an important message for everyone and especially for his father, Nilvan Prado, who made a moving appeal on social media.
He highlighted the crucial need for supervision when children are playing on the toy and announced that having more than two children on the bounce house is not a good idea. As expected, his recommendation resonates with great weight and relevance.
This call for precaution is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which releases the danger associated with trampolines, especially when they are not used with due attention and care.
The AAP notes that thousands of people suffer trampoline-related injuries each year, with the majority of injuries occurring on home trampolines. Additionally, children under the age of 6 are particularly at risk.
According to information from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), incidents related to metal beds are a common occurrence around the world.
The AAOS reports that about 90% of bounce house accidents affect children, often between the ages of 5 and 14.
Among these incidents, three quarters happen when two or more people gather on the trampoline simultaneously, a scenario similar to the accident that involved Nicolas Prado.
The AAOS also notes that while most of these injuries occur when children are not under supervision by parents or responsible adults, a specific number also occur even in the presence of adults.
The dangers associated with trampolines are varied, including falling off the equipment, colliding with others while jumping, failed stunts, and more.
Even without falls, the time children spend jumping on the toy should be carefully monitored, as prolonged exposure to jumping and sudden movements can be harmful.
This type of activity can cause repetitive movements in the head, even if tiny, which, in turn, can lead to potential brain injuries, including concussions.
Therefore, in addition to supervising trampoline play, it is equally important to limit the time spent on this type of activity to protect children's health and safety.
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