The University of Vermont Medical Center HealthSource trauma blog is your leading source for recovery tips and information from industry experts. Read through a collection of trauma articles on a variety of subjects such as burns, concussions and intensive care. The HealthSource trauma blog features an array of regular authors and contributors from the medical world including doctors, nurse practitioners and healthcare executives.
As a seasoned nurse, I face the same challenges I faced as a new nurse. Many of the injuries I see are preventable. The alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents that kill or result in permanent disability, the falls that could be prevented with a focus on safety, and now a new issue – distracted driving. Distracted […]
Burn Awareness Week is February 4 through 10, 2018. Nearly a HALF MILLION people experienced a burn in 2016. That led to almost 40,000 hospital admissions and 3,275 deaths (Source:American Burn Association). With winter in full force, this is a time to be aware of situations that result in burns, and learn how to prevent them. […]
Sledding is one of those quintessential wintertime activities that can bring back a flood of happy childhood memories. One of the delights of being a parent is sharing those happy memories with children whether it is a snowy mid-winter afternoon or a sunny spring day. The American Academy of Pediatrics (Healthychildren.org) has some helpful tips […]
Winter is here and before you know it, more snow will be falling. Many of us are already dusting off our snowshoes, skis, skates, sleds, and helmets to get ready for the winter fun. Ensuring that your gear is in proper working condition is important, but it is equally important to know how to keep […]
Winter coat season is here and we’re all bundling up against the cold. While snowsuits and heavy jackets are a must to keep children warm, a child in a car seat should not wear them. Winter Coats: Why They Are Dangerous A coat can add a lot of slack in the car seat harness – […]
Late last month, I headed out for an evening meeting at 6 p.m. The sunset was gorgeous. It was bittersweet to think that at that time in September, we still had an hour of daylight left. With the change of the clocks and shortening of days, sunset is earlier and sunrise is later. It’s important […]
It is that time of year again. Parents, family, and friends are looking for the perfect gift for the little ones in their life. You search high and low for the items on their wish list hoping to make their holidays the best ever. Nothing beats the joy of seeing the child open their presents. […]
Today, like every day, more than 3,400 people will lose their lives on the world’s roads. Many of them are young men and women at the start of their adult lives. Almost half of all road traffic deaths are among pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) is […]
More than 65 percent of senior adults who come into the emergency room are seen for injuries they sustained at home, usually due to a fall. As vision and balance decline with age, the risk of falls increases for older people in the home. Falls Prevention: Making a Home Safe Let’s learn how to make our […]
It’s Fire Prevention Awareness this October. It’s a great time to review common hazards and tips. For more information please watch our video. Fire Hazard #1: Outlets Full of Cords Our Concern: There is an outlet overloaded with cords near the radiator and long curtains. Suggestions: Power bars with surge protectors are a good alternative […]
