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Video: Burn Awareness – Electrical Burns

February 19, 2014

Watch a short video about treating electrical burns and discover the risks and complications of these burns if left untreated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: alternating current injuries, burn awareness, electrical burn, electrical wires, infants, Jenny Ziembicki MD, low voltage burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, video
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Burn Awareness: Flame Burns

February 15, 2014

Learn how you can prevent flame burns or burns from fire, and watch videos concerning other burn awareness topics. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: burn awareness, burns, fire, flame, video
Article - 2 Minute Read

Prevent Trauma and Emergency Accidents Over the Winter Months

January 22, 2014

Don't get hurt this winter. Learn how to prevent four of the most common winter injuries and accidents for kids and adults. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Charissa Pacella MD, cold weather, heart attack, ice skating, shoveling, skiing, sledding, UPMC Presbyterian, winter weather
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Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

January 10, 2014

Read this guide to understand the risks and warning signs for frostbite and learn how to perform first aid on someone who is frostbitten. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: below freezing, burning sensation, cold weather, dress in layers, early frostbite, frostbite, frostbitten skin, hard skin, moisture-reducing winter sportswear, moisture-resistant outerwear, numb, risk, severe frostbite, snow, sweater, thermal underwear, warm clothing
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What is the Safety in Youth Sports Act?

January 9, 2014

Learn more about the provisions determined by the PA Safety in Youth Sports Act and discover how to keep your child safe from traumatic brain injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: athletic trainer, coaches, concussion management, concussions, neuropsychologist, neurovestibular rehab, PA Department of Education, PA Department of Health, Pennsylvania, physical medicine, primary care physician, rehabilitation, Safety in Youth Sports Act, student athlete, student athletes, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Handwashing vs. Hand Sanitizer

January 7, 2014

Discover the pros and cons of using hand sanitizer versus handwashing, and determine which method of hand hygiene is best. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: cold, flu season, hand hygiene, hand sanitizer, hand washing
Article - 2 Minute Read

PA Safety in Youth Sports Act

December 21, 2013

Learn about the Safety in Youth Sports Act, a bill passed by the PA General Assembly to protect student athletes who may sustain concussions or other injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, head injuries, Pennsylvania General Assembly, Safety in Youth Sports Act, student athlete, youth sports

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