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Loading...May is ATV Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were approximately 340 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)-related deaths and 97,200 ATV-related injuries treated at emergency departments in the United States in 2015. Approximately 20% of all ATV-related fatalities since 1982 have occurred among children under the age of 16 It’s ATV […]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Several years ago, I traveled to India to learn more about road safety risks. Like many growth regions of the world, India has many road safety challenges, so it might be easy to think we are pretty fortunate in the United States. But, the estimated road traffic death rate (per 100,000 population, 2013 data) was […]
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...As you may know from dumping a pot of pasta into a collider in the sink, a scald injury can happen to anyone of any age. However, young children and persons with disabilities are more likely to get severely injured from scald burns. Most scald burns are caused by hot liquid or steam and mainly […]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Over the past several decades there has been a reduction in the number of death and injuries caused by residential fires. This is in large part due to increased public awareness surrounding the importance of installation of smoke alarms and fire safety education. However, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fire-related […]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...The first week in February is Burn Awareness Week. The majority of burn-related accidents occur in the home and are considered preventable, making it all the more important to bring attention to potential dangers in our homes. Every day, over 300 children ages 0-19 are treated in emergency rooms for burn-related injuries and two children […]
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Even here in Vermont, heat-related illness can be a major issue for athletes. Consequences range from decreased performance to death. In fact, heat stroke is the third leading cause of death in athletes after cardiac disorders and cervical spine trauma. It is important to recognize and treat heat illness before major complications arise. Equally important […]
(3 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)Loading...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 […]
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...The Fourth of July feels like the unofficial start of summer – with its barbecues, fireworks, and fun with family and friends. Yet, the thrill of fireworks can also bring danger and pain. On average, 230 people go to the emergency rooms every day in the month around the Fourth of July with fireworks-related injuries. […]
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Imagine your current life plan for the next year or two: where you will live, what your job will be, what hobbies you will participate in, and what muscles your body will use to do simple things like walk. Now, throw 75 percent of that plan out the window, and think only about the people […]
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Today, we honor patients and families who have survived trauma – and we renew our commitment to providing the best quality of care possible to injured patients in our region. It’s a commitment we have dedicated ourselves to since 1994, when we received our first Level I Trauma designation. Our champions then were Fred Rogers, […]
