Spring is the perfect time for cleaning and repairing belongings after the cold of winter. Checking your vehicle between regular maintenance and repairs is very important. Before taking your vehicle out on the road this spring be sure it is safe. Here are some maintenance tips to remember before driving your car in support of National Car Care Awareness Month. Check Around The … [Read more...]
Suffocation Injuries
Suffocation occurs when someone is not getting air to their lungs and eventually airflow to their brain stops. After not having access to air flow for roughly five to ten minutes, the person will suffocate and may die. Suffocation commonly occurs from choking, smothering or strangulation. Choking Choking is the 4th leading cause of unintentional injury death, according to … [Read more...]
Outdoor Exercise During COVID-19
Families across the country are staying indoors to attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, leaving their homes for essential reasons only. In many parts of the country, outdoor exercise is considered essential and is a good way to get out of the house to maintain your health and well-being. With Alaska temperatures rising, more people will flock outdoors to ease cabin fever. It is … [Read more...]
Pediatric Electrical Burn Injuries
With public schools across Alaska closing for the remaining portion of the 2019-2020 school year, child burn injuries are an increasing concern. The most common burn injury for children involves scalding hot water but another major concern is electrical burns. It is up to parents to be educated and alert to protect children from all types of burn injuries. Electrical Injuries From … [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...]
Self-Quarantining
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many courts across the country are passing orders for residents to stay home to self-quarantine. Quarantining helps reduce community spread of the highly infectious coronavirus. It is important to understand the quarantining process and to follow order guidelines for your area. The Significance Of Quarantine Despite not experiencing … [Read more...]
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