Stranger Danger: Keeping Kids Safe in Public PlacesOne of the challenges parents face in keeping kids safe is how to communicate important safety measures while at the same time, ensuring children aren’t unduly wary of going out into the world where they may encounter strangers.
Fireworks Safety Tips: How to Avoid InjuriesAs the weather heats up and families migrate outdoors, winter toys are traded in for sunscreen and sand pails. The summer months promise warm days and one of the most anticipated nights: the Fourth of July. While fireworks are a summertime favorite, if not used safely, this fun activity may result in severe injuries. Dr. Jonathan Thomas, Family Physician on the medical staff at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, answers several questions about fireworks safety.
As families prepare to head back to school, it is important to familiarize parents and children with some potentially lifesaving safety tips. Buses and bicycles are two of the most commonly used forms of transportation amongst children commuting to and from school. Dr. David Arai, emergency medicine physician on the medical staff at Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Texas, answers some questions about back-to-school bike and bus safety.
Q: What are some of the most common injuries seen in bike-related accidents?
We see a significant amount of internal injuries, like bleeding from the liver or other internal organs and ruptured spleens. Since children and teenagers have enlarged spleens in general, the risk of damage to this organ is greater. Head injuries and broken bones are common as well, and if a bone such as a rib is broken, children run the risk of puncturing a lung.
Q: What factors contribute to the severity of bike injuries?
