Show Page 4B Wednesday December 20 1995 Gunnison Valley NewsSalina Sun Physicians urge safety awarness and common sense to prevent winter accidents SALT LAKE CITY - Each winter arc brought into the room at LDS Hospital emergency patients with serious injuries that ER physicians say could have been prevented had people been more safety conscious and used some common sense "Not all accidents arc preventable but most of them Moocrs MD a arc” says Bruce emer- medicine physician at Health Care's LDS Hospi- gency of two level trauma centers Salt Lake City “There arc steps the public can take to reduce their risk of injury or death tal one in serious hand injuries from snowblower accidents patients suffering from gas and carbon monoxide poipasoning due to faulty furnaces tients suffering from frostbite because clothed they were not appropriately for the conditions they were in or had who patients skied or snowmobiled in the back country who cither got lost or were caught in avalanches Most of these injuries and accidents could with be prevented some preparation sense” Dr Mooers and common adds Here are some tips on reducing risk of injury this winter: y our Outdoors should they be involved in d accidents” he says “There are also common sense things people inshould do to avoid juries especially when it comes to portable space using snowblowers heaters and recreational equipment” Last winter physicians estimate that halfoftheadmissions (approximately 7000 of the over 14000 total visits) your vehicle use snow tires and chains when appropriate washer and check your windshield to the LDS Hospital fluid partment potentially emergency decould have been aware of had patients been more safety and taken steps to minimize their risk prevented “Each of injury year we sec patients with Wear a seat belt w hen traveling in Slow down and ice driving in the yourself time for to winter weather when allow traffic delays due conditions Winterize and brake fluid to make sure they are at adequate levels Keep a blanket boots and shovel in your trunk in case you get stuck Allow proper ventilation when warming up your car in the morning never allow your vehicle to idle inside a closed garage Never stick your hands near the blades of a snowblower even if it is turned off: if the blades get jammed unplug the machine and use a stick to loosen ice or snow from the blades Dress warmly in layers take care not to overexpose yourself to heat be sure to wear a hat and gloves keep your ears covered to avoid frostbite Wear boots or shoes w ith traction warm socks and boots and mittens: ill allow you to safely navigate ice sidewalks or stairs Take care of any existing medical that w winter can exacerbate many underlying medical conditions The air is cold and dry - and in Salt Lake polluted and prolonged exposure to it will worsen emphysema asthma if you have them Prepare for or by checking weather conditions wearing adequate clothing and carrying a locator beacon should you be caught in an avalanche tell somebody where you are going and what time you intend to fire if tipped inspect outdoor sports Properly equipment such as skis sleds and skates before each use Use equipment correctly and know the rules of the area you are in if you’re driving a snowmobile or other recreational vehicle be sure to wear a safety hel- met and eye guards Indoors Install both carbon monoxide smoke detectors and in your home inspected your risk sionally decrease regularly at hospitals and other locations including LDS Hospital Ifyou can't shake your feelings of depression you may be clinically depressed You may want to see a professional counselor who can provide counselSocial Work Sering or medication fur- chimney stove profes- (801) 321- 1022 can provide more information Wash your hands more than usual to escape germs and colds and flu Keep good nutritional habits and get plenty of sleep And see your doctor if you have a Don’t let it cold you can't shake turn into something worse by ignoring symptoms r Finally use common sense and be ' safety conscious j the “It just may save you trip emergency room - or Jbeftfr yet it ij - may save your lifd" says Dr Mpoers and serviced to of gas or carbon monoxide poisoning Never leaving a fire smoldering in the fireplace unless it is well protected have heart probwith your physician before undertaking any major physical activities a Turn on more lights open the drapes or get as much light as possible If depression persists get help Workshops on depression are held tion: vices at LDS Hospital Have your fireplace or kerosene consult and do not place near Christmas other flammable nace return angina If you over space heater place or trees draperies material Cold air and the shock and stress of winter activities - like shoveling snow and throwing snowballs - can bring on use portable heaters models that will not cause a Properly choose skiing or snowmobiling trips lems a vehicle snow conditions especially during temperature inversions or on stormy day s The solu- locked making sure all fuels such as oils gas and antifreeze are safely away and that exten- cirsion cords are not overloading or placed where they can be cuits over Properly store medicine since family members are more likely to get colds and other ailments during the tripped winter a variety of medications are likely to be used around the house Make sure they are stashed away so little ones are not tempted to put them their mouths Turn on the lights into Wintertime - especially a problem depression called SAD or seasonal affective disorder - often results from a lack of light and sunlight You may notice it Quick Quiz MERRY CHRISTMAS Enjoy a vintage holiday season ! Walkers 'Wonderful Life' Trivia Centerfield Utah How many times have you seen the Christmas classic It's A Wonderful Life? How many "wonderful life" details can you remember? Answer these trivia questions add up the correct answers and see if you in qualify for honorary citizenship Bedford Falls: QUESTIONS: j yhat was George Bailey's brothers name? 2 What was the name of the book that Clarence The Angel read from? 4 What would hav e been Mary 's she not married George Bailey? 5 What did George most love about Mary's house? 6 If George Bailey was nev er born what would have been the name of the town w here he and Mary live? 7 How do we know when angels are given their heavenly wings? profession had ANSWERS: George Bailey saved his brother Harry from drowning when he was a child Thanks to George Harry survived to become a WW II hero 2 Tom Sawyer - an original edition It had been quite a while since the angel had been earthside 3 George's uncle loses the bankroll and the cruel Mr Potter sees it as an excuse to min George Drunk and depressed kindhearted George wishes he had never been born 4 Librarian spinster 5 The scent of pine needles 6 Pottersville If George had never been born Bedford Falls would have been at the mercy of Mr Potter w ho cared less for people than he did for making money Once George saw how awful Pottersville was he realized his was indeed "a wonderful life" 7 Bells ring All 7 Correct Answers You've seen the movie "Wing-ed- " enough times to have earned your wings 6 Correct Answers You've learned a lot "Wonderful" about what it takes to make a wonderful life but keep study ing Correct Answers "Not 'wonderful' enough" You could use a little more Christmas spirit You need to watch more of It's A Wonderful Life! 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