January 11, 2024 – When there is a sudden drop in temperatures during the winter months, EMSA team members respond to a variety of weather-related medical emergencies across their Oklahoma service area. One of the most dangerous cold weather-related illnesses is...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these tips can help make sure you arrive safely at your destination if you cannot avoid driving in winter weather. Slow down. It’s harder to control or stop your vehicle on a slick or snow-covered...
Drugs – whether prescription, over-the-counter or illegal drugs – can impair necessary driving skills including vision, reaction time, judgment, hearing, and simultaneous task processing/accomplishment. Driving requires other cognitive skills, such as information...
Bleeding can involve minor cuts and scrapes or may be caused by major puncture wounds or injuries. Most injuries can be treated at home or in an urgent care facility, but if someone is bleeding uncontrollably, call 911. Classifications of Bleeding CAPILLARY –...
Most fibers used in clothing can burn, some more quickly than others. A significant number of clothing fires occur in the over 65 age group, principally from nightwear (robes, pajamas, nightgowns). The severity of apparel burns is high. Hospital stays average over one...
There are many common products in the home that are poisonous to pets. Some examples include: Most human medications, including Tylenol, ibuprofen and insulin. A variety of types of acids and alkalis are found in auto batteries and small batteries, cleaning...
