Roller Coaster

Safety Restraints. Or Are They?

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If you’re thinking of a fun day out at Universal Studios with the kids.  Make it a safe day out as well.

One mummy (she had no bandages and was very much alive) recently had a big scare after taking her kids on “Revenge of the Mummy”.   As the jerky ride progressed, her son’s tummy slammed into the safety restraint.  The day closed with the otherwise bubbly boy vomiting, being unusually quiet and getting an abdominal X-ray at the A&E.  All turned out well but I’m sure the family would have liked to skip the unplanned anxiety.

FAIR WARNING

There is a “Rider’s Guide (For Rider Safety & Guests with Disabilities)“ in the Universal  Studios website.   And here’s what I found in the page of “Revenge of the Mummy”:

  • Attraction Type: High speed roller coaster; indoor.
  • Height Restrictions: Guests under 122cm may not ride.
  • This ride employs safety restraints which may not accommodate certain people due to their body shape or size.

GOOD TO KNOW

The following will help you recognize when there might be internal bleeding:

  • Soft tissues, such as in the abdomen, are tender, swollen or hard. An enlarged, rigid abdomen, for example, is a good sign of internal bleeding.
  • Anxiety or restlessness.
  • Rapid, weak pulse.
  • Rapid breathing, shortness of breath (with no other respiratory problems present).
  • Skin that is cool, moist or looks pale, ashen or bluish.
  • Nausea or vomiting. Vomiting blood.
  • Bruising in the injured area (bruising may indicate deeper damage).
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Excessive thirst.
  • Decreased level of consciousness.
  • A severe headache.