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.
Summer is a great time in Vermont for enjoying the outdoors. We are lucky to have so many beautiful areas to explore and enjoy. Most of the time, things go just fine, but reviewing some basic safety precautions will help keep people safe. Swimming holes I love swimming, especially during these hot summer days. Swimming […]
The Fourth of July brings to mind picnics, swimming, family, friends and, of course, fireworks. Yet, it also brings to mind danger: fireworks, when not handled properly, can cause serious injury. On average, 250 people arrive to the emergency room daily due to fireworks-related injuries around the Fourth of July holiday. So, all the more important […]
Blood loss, or hemorrhage, is the most common cause of preventable death, except for injury. In many cases, medical personnel are not on the scene of an accident or injury at work quickly enough to control bleeding. That leaves it to average folks to step in and help out. That’s why trauma surgeons from around […]
May is National Trauma Awareness Month, sponsored by the American Trauma Society, in collaboration with the Society of Trauma Nurses. The theme of National Trauma Awareness Month is “injury is no accident,” and the 2018 Campaign focuses on Personal Recreational Vehicle Safety – all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, snowmobiles, personal watercraft (PWC), and even golf […]
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 […]
