As we head into Spring Break, many children will be playing outdoors, and the most important message I can give families is this: Most childhood injuries can be prevented! With that in mind, please consider the following-injury prevention tips: Apply sunblock frequently — to prevent sunburn now and skin cancer later in life. Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, skateboard or while on the mountain skiing or snowboarding — head trauma is one of … Read More
No Comments
Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Advocacy, Emergency Medicine, Parenting, Safety
On: Friday, March 22, 2013
Tags: child safety, child-friendly Emergency Room, David Spiro, Doernbecher Emergency Department, injury prevention, pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric head trauma, poisoning prevention, safety helmet, Spring Break, trampoline safety, window falls prevention
It’s hard for parents to imagine their child needing emergency medical services when they’re not around — but there are many times when this happens, especially on weekdays when parents are at work and children are in school. That’s why at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital we have developed an emergency consent form to ensure children receive the care they need, as quickly as possible, in any pediatric emergency room. Although most public and private schools have similar … Read More
Recent Comments
- Debbie Wilson on How I cope: writing as medicine
- Mike Powers on OHSU, Doernbecher nurses donate $5K to CARES Northwest
- Debbie Pantenburg on OHSU Doernbecher publishes landmark brain repair trial in Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.
- Cecily on Kids Making Miracles founder believes ‘kids can do things adults can’t.’
- Anne Bell-Fysh on ‘My Pregnancy Plate’: a blueprint for healthy eating during pregnancy
More Comments