ArticleScandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine2026
The epidemiology of canyoning rescue operations in Italy: a retrospective 15-year database study.
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- Emergency radiology of severe acute injury in extreme alpine summer sports: a pictorial essay.Emergency radiology · 2026Review
- From injury events to rescue burden: accident patterns, health outcomes, and prevention in mountain outdoor physical activities-a scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundCanyoning has become increasingly popular in recent years and led to an increase in rescue operations between 15 and 40% in specific areas. We aimed to study the epidemiology and characteristics of canyoning rescue operations (CRO) in Italy.
methodsWe retrospectively collected data from all reports of CRO carried out in Italy for 15 years (from 2009 to 2023) from a nationwide database of the Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico (CNSAS). Data included event details, patient demographics, injury type and severity, and evacuation methods. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed, with a significance level set at p<0.05.
resultsA total of 344 CROs involving 569 patients were analysed. Trauma accounted for 45% of cases, with lower extremity injuries being the most common (42%). Medical emergencies represented 8% of cases, while 263 (46%) patients were uninjured. Severe injuries or illnesses were observed in 9 patients (3%), and 39 patients (13%) died, primarily due to drowning and trauma. The median rescue time was 160 (100-270) min. Helicopters were used in 68% of hospital transports, particularly in more severe cases. CRO times of accidents supported by helicopter were not different from accidents supported by ambulance.
conclusionsCRO were seasonally related, with an increasing trend over the years. Accidents typically resulted in minor injuries but patients were exposed, despite HEMS support, for long time to environmental factors. Polytrauma and drowning were the leading cause of fatalities.
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