Holiday Safety: Don’t Spend Christmas in the ER
Odds are that some, if not most, of the people will begin their Christmas sojourn today via a long drive or a trip to a friends Christmas party. Christmas Eve is notorious for sending people to the ER for falls and other calamities, so here are some tips to keep you safe this season. 1. Watch the walkways: Ice is perhaps the most dangerous natural phenomenon that can put an early end to Christmas celebrations. Make sure your walkway is well salted with rock salt, or at the very least, use sand or cinder to gain traction. Make sure to keep an eye on the ice when you walk across on the way to the car. If you’re the host, then please, use a doormat. 2. Dont be afraid to take an extra trip: Humans are naturally impatient, and we will do anything we can to consolidate how many trips we take to the car. That includes piling presents to the point where we cant see anything. We assume that since we have been taking this route to the car day in and day out for years that a seven-foot-high present tower wont keep us from it. What ends up happening is you fall and the presents go flying everywhere as do you. Heres a thought. Only take a few presents at a time and just keep going back. A few extra trips will be less time than a ER visit. 3. Dont drink too much eggnog: Its easy to get a little crazy at a holiday party. Eggnog is often spiked, and drinks of various forms are flowing freely, but it is important to drink in moderation and to choose a designated driver. You want your Christmas to be remembered for the fun memories and not for embarrassment and tragedy. 4. Take it slow: Winter can be a treacherous time on the roads, and people will be out in droves traveling from place to place. Its important to take it slow and to keep an eye not only on the road, but also on the other drivers. Roads can be covered with ice and you may not know it, so just slow down and be careful.
Make this holiday season a safe one so you can enjoy friends and family outside of a hospital environment. They want you to be around for a long time, so please take the time to be a little extra careful this season.
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