April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and attempts have been made to change driver behaviors through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education. We've all seen signs or heard the commercials reminding drivers that using a cell phone while driving is both dangerous and against the law. Using a cell phone while behind the wheel is absolutely one of the biggest … [Read more...]
Pediatric Burn Injuries From Scalding Water
The pediatric unit of a burn center makes it evident that many burn injuries experienced by young children are due to scalding hot water. Statistics support this conclusion, since 85% of burns for children under four years old are from two causes: scald burns or contact burns. Since the coronavirus has children all over the country out of school and in quarantine, burn injuries are an … [Read more...]
Z – Common Causes Of Car Crashes
A car crash can change your life in seconds, but no one ever expects to be involved in one. Due to the devastating injuries and deaths that can happen from car crashes, Alaska drivers should do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a motor vehicle crash. The most common causes of … [Read more...]
Cervical Strain From Auto Accidents
Following a car accident, many hear the term whiplash to describe cervical strain occurring in a neck. Often, this kind of injury is down played as non-serious, but it can be serious indeed. When not properly diagnosed or treated, a neck injury can cause serious concerns. If you are discharged from the emergency room following a car accident with a diagnosis of whiplash, look for signs … [Read more...]
Rehospitalization Rates Higher Following Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are common from car crashes and falls. A TBI can be hard to detect and may cause long term symptoms or concerns. For this reason, it is important to look for signs of a brain injury after suffering a blow to the head. Those experiencing a traumatic brain injury often experience re-hospitalization more frequently. Statistics A 2010 study on … [Read more...]
Poison Prevention
March is childhood poisoning prevention month to raise awareness and provide resources to prevent children from being poisoned. Children make up the largest portion of poisonings incidents in the United States however, poisoning affects all age groups. Poisonous Substances Poisonous items are not just products labeled 'poisonous'. Any household item can be poisonous when used the … [Read more...]
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