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Safety practices during work and recreation can prevent many spinal cord injuries. Use proper protective equipment if an injury is possible.Diving into shallow water is a major cause of spinal cord trauma.
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DECUBITUS ULCERS (PRESSURE ULCERS). Turning the patient in bed at least every two hours prevents the formation of decubitus ulcers.
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Risk of spinal cord injury can be reduced through prevention of the accidents that lead to it. Chances of injury from automobile accidents, the major cause of SCIs, can be significantly reduced by driving at safe speeds, avoiding alcohol while dri...
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The following guidelines have been shown to help prevent SCI:.taking precautions to prevent falls around the home(walkways free from obstacles, non-slip materials in bathtubs, etc).The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons(AAOS) also recommends ...
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Risk of spinal cord injury can be reduced through prevention of the accidents that lead to it. Chances of injury from automobile accidents, the major cause of SCIs, can be significantly reduced by driving at safe speeds, avoiding alcohol while dri...
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Seat belts protect those wearing them in the event of an accident, but they also protect others in the vehicle, as unrestrained riders can be thrown in a crash.
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Incidents of road rage -- those times when drivers act out their anger behind the wheel by trying to hurt another driver or a pedestrian -- are becoming more frequent. The following tips can help you avoid incidents with aggressive or violent drivers -- and help you avoid such behavior yourself.
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Detailed information on motor vehicle safety and children For children between the ages of 5 and 14, unintentional injury-related deaths occur most often when riding in a car. Children are most often injured, suffer more severe injuries, or die in motor vehicle crashes when they are not properly restrained. According to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign, children under age 4 who ride in motor vehicles unrestrained are twice as likely to die or suffer injuries in a car crash.
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Teen drivers have the highest accident and fatality rates of any age group. If you're the parent of a young driver, you can help protect your child by learning about the problem and taking steps to decrease your child's risk of dying in a car crash.
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Remember that great invention, the wheel? When you're wheeling around town, whether it's on a small, second-hand bicycle or in a big luxury car, you'll have the inventor of the wheel to thank for getting you to your destination!
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When you're behind the wheel, you may believe that you can stop yourself from falling asleep, but you can't. You may not even know you've dozed off.
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A safe car and lots of supervised time behind the wheel can help your teen avoid accidents.
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Detailed information on bicycle, in-line skating, and skateboarding safety It is important that the bicycle your child rides is the right size. In addition, consider the following recommendations:
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Rest assured, there are things you can do -- before and after your teen gets a driver's license -- to prepare him or her to drive safely.
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Maybe you follow the speed limit, use your signals at every turn, and turn your lights on when it's raining so that other cars can see you better. But there are more safety rules to consider.
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How do you avoid road rage either as victim or villain? Follow the golden rule: Behave as if you know all the people in all the other cars.
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By following the appropriate safety procedures, you'll remind co-workers to do the same.
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Detailed information on water safety Although most drownings occur in residential swimming pools, children can drown in just one inch of water (such as in buckets, bath tubs, wading pools, diaper pails, toilets, hot tubs, and spas). In addition, open waters such as oceans, rivers, and lakes pose a drowning threat to older children.
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Detailed information on creating and following a household safety checklist In order to protect you and your family, a thorough safety check of every room in your home should be conducted on a regular basis. Unintentional accidents, injuries, and non-traumatic emergencies may be prevented and your family will be healthier and safer when you practice a little prevention.
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The safer and more livable you make your home, the longer you can maintain your independence and avoid debilitating injuries.
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For safety's sake, look through your home often. Keep an eye out for not-so-obvious hazards.
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Recent world events may have you feeling especially concerned about your family's safety. The biggest threats to safety, though, are very close to home. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motor vehicle accidents, falls, accidental poisoning, drowning and choking are the leading causes of unintentional death in the United States. Don't overlook some of the easiest ways to keep your family safe. These 10 tips can help.
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Many common household products contain chemicals that can cause injury or death if they are handled, stored or used improperly.
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Once your baby begins to walk, you'll need to keep a close eye on your child to protect your roving tot from hazards in the home.
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Aimed at older adults, this report provides practical advice on how to avoid common and often deadly accidents at home.
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