As we close out #TraumaAwarenessMonth, we highlight the rise in traumatic injuries from electric bikes and scooters. 🚲🛴 Over the past five years, 64 people in Palm Beach County required transport to trauma centers due to such injuries, with 40 occurring in 2023 alone! 📈 This recent exponential increase is concerning as more people engage in these activities and we see more of these vehicles on our roadways. To prevent injuries: wear a helmet, follow road rules, conduct regular maintenance checks, and always ride responsibly. #TraumaEducation #WeCareForAll #PreventingTraumaticInjuries #StaySafe
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving can be visual (taking your eyes off the road), manual (taking your hands off the wheel) or cognitive (letting your mind slip from the task of driving). Actions like texting are hazardous because they involve all three types of distraction. Not only are these behaviors risky and dangerous, they're also against the law in Michigan. As providers of trauma care, we urge you to take caution on the road—these types of driving accidents can be prevented. For more information on #DistractedDriving, visit https://lnkd.in/gutfQGiT. #StaySafe #PreventAccidents
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Today marks the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. We pause to remember those who have been killed and injured in road traffic accidents. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1.19 million people are killed in traffic accidents every year. An additional 20 million people are injured in traffic accidents annually, with many needing surgical care to heal from fractures and other trauma injuries. SIGN Surgeons provide critical post-crash care that helps an injured person quickly heal and return to work or school. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims highlights the need for SIGN to keep working towards equality of fracture care throughout the world. #WDoR2024 #Love30 #StreetsForLive #roadsafety #unitednations #WDRemembrance #SIGNSolution
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Prioritize family safety with Slip No More's anti-slip treatment. Prevent accidents before they happen and create a secure environment for your loved ones. Learn more about our solutions for a safer home. #SlipNoMore #FamilySafety"
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🤲When your shoulders, and maybe even your elbows and wrists, are locked in place, you can't catch yourself when you fall. The risk of serious injury, including head injury, is great. 🤲Practicing good wheelchair safety and monitoring tripping hazards at home is important for those living with FOP. #FOP #FOPFriends #FOPAwareness
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Operational Lead for Inpatient Physiotherapy at Kingston Hospital, passionate about preventing hospital acquired deconditioning through #EatDrinkDressMove #EDDM 💙
Take a listen👇🏼 to find out how #EatDrinkDressMove can prevent Deconditioning & Falls and #BeFallsPrepared for #FallsAwarenessWeek this week!
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🌟 Our Trauma Agency asks motorists to use caution on the road as students head back to school. Last year, 79 children in Palm Beach County required trauma center-level care due to pedestrian and bicycle-related injuries.🚸 Review these safe commuting practices with your children: students who walk to school or a bus stop should use crosswalks, walk on sidewalks (or face traffic if sidewalks aren't available), obey traffic signals and avoid distractions like cell phones. Bike riders should wear a securely fastened helmet, follow traffic rules and stay alert. Plan and practice your child’s route with them, and encourage them to walk or bike with a friend or in groups to increase visibility and safety. #TraumaEducation #WeCareForAll #PreventingTraumaticInjuries #TraumaticInjuryPrevention
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One of the dangerous incidents that can occur in homes is slipping while using an unstable means of ascent, such as a poorly fixed ladder, table, or cabinet. This can lead to severe injuries, including vertebral fractures, head trauma, or broken bones. To prevent such accidents, always ensure the following: 1. The ladder is stable and well-secured. 2. There is no risk of slipping. 3. The item can support your weight and any additional load while climbing. #HomeSafety #AccidentPrevention #SafetyTips #FallPrevention #HomeHazards #SafeClimbing #InjuryPrevention
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🩺🔔 Understanding Assisted Living Injuries 🏥🌟 Caring for our loved ones is a priority, and ensuring their safety in assisted living facilities is crucial. Unfortunately, injuries can happen. If your loved one has experienced an injury in an assisted living facility, it’s important to seek justice and proper care. Know your rights and take action today. 💪💼 Contact us for a consultation to understand your options and protect your loved ones. 📞 800-787-6445 #AssistedLiving #ElderCare #InjuryPrevention #SeniorSafety #LegalHelp #ProtectOurLovedOnes #JusticeForSeniors #AssistedLivingAwareness
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Fall prevention is crucial in rehabilitation. Andago® V2.0 provides dynamic and individually adjustable body weight support, assisting in fall prevention during therapy. A step towards safer mobility recovery. #SafeRehab #Andago #FallPrevention
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Fall prevention is crucial in rehabilitation. Andago® V2.0 provides dynamic and individually adjustable body weight support, assisting in fall prevention during therapy. A step towards safer mobility recovery. #SafeRehab #Andago #FallPrevention
