It's hard to believe that May is all but over, and the summer season is finally upon us. It's a very busy time for the Trauma Center. With more visitors to the area, our volume increases dramatically. We see a lot more car and motorcycle crashes. Then there are bicycles and pedestrians....Don't forget about the water issues....divers, jet skiers, and boaters. What kinds of injuries do you see more of in the summer months? What can we do together to help prevent them? If you've got needs and ideas, I'll try to make the time to help...just let me know....
Molly
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Distracted Driving
So, I've been spending a lot of time in the last few weeks speaking to high school students about distracted driving....drinking, drugs, texting, cell phones, ipods, speeding, extra passengers, no seatbelts....all those kinds of things. Since it is prom and graduation time, schools are really trying to reinforce that message. What's going on in your town with this issue? Does your squad do a Project Crash or something like that? I'd be really happy if I never had to respond to another fatal or near fatal crash caused by someone's distracted behavior. Or if I never had to hold another parents hand while they see their child in an ICU bed for the first (or last) time.
This time of year, there are so many more cars in the shore area, and so many of the drivers are reckless and distracted. It isn't just the younger drivers, either. I'm really not sure how to get through to them. They sure keep us busy!
This time of year, there are so many more cars in the shore area, and so many of the drivers are reckless and distracted. It isn't just the younger drivers, either. I'm really not sure how to get through to them. They sure keep us busy!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Welcome
Hello!
Welcome to the first Jersey Shore Regional Trauma Center blog! I'd like to use this blog as a way for the members of the local EMS community to share information, ask questions, and in general, communicate with each other. My focus is the Trauma Center, but am willing to discuss whatever topics you bring to the table.
I'd only ask that we remain professional and supportive of each other. So, please, no bashing, YELLING, or other disrespectful actions....we're all in this together.
We can talk about educational topics and opportunities, look at new advances and changes in practice, share information about equipment and products, or whatever else you want. If you need to debrief a call, feel free to vent, but PLEASE remember to respect patient confidentiality.
So, tell me, what's on your mind today?
Molly
Welcome to the first Jersey Shore Regional Trauma Center blog! I'd like to use this blog as a way for the members of the local EMS community to share information, ask questions, and in general, communicate with each other. My focus is the Trauma Center, but am willing to discuss whatever topics you bring to the table.
I'd only ask that we remain professional and supportive of each other. So, please, no bashing, YELLING, or other disrespectful actions....we're all in this together.
We can talk about educational topics and opportunities, look at new advances and changes in practice, share information about equipment and products, or whatever else you want. If you need to debrief a call, feel free to vent, but PLEASE remember to respect patient confidentiality.
So, tell me, what's on your mind today?
Molly
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