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.
February 4-10 is Burn Awareness Week. Burns are an extremely common injury. According to the American Burn Association, someone in the United States sustains a burn injury requiring treatment almost every minute. That’s approximately 486,000 serious burn injuries a year! In fact, the University of Vermont Medical Center has seen more than 300 clinic visits […]
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 […]
Not only is it winter, but it is also holiday season. ED visits spike at this time of year. Dr. Joseph Ravera is Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. He talks to us about common holiday and winter-related illnesses and injuries, how to prevent them, and provides details on […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
