Medical Minute W/ The UNLV School of Nursing | Pool Safety

Facts and tips to keep children safe during pool and outdoor activities.

What is Medical Minute W/ The UNLV School of Nursing ?

A series of small snapshots of healthcare advise from the professors and practitioners at the UNLV School of Nursing.

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Here's today's Medical Minute with Lisa Nicholas, lecturer and clinical instructor from the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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The summer season can put pediatric nurses on heightened alert for two reasons, accidents and drownings. Summer is a time of hot weather, exploration and relaxation, but safety is a critical item to add to that list. Drownings are a leading cause of unintentional death in children four years and younger. Pool safety should be a number one priority. Most drownings happen in the family pool when a child is left unattended. Always have a designated family member guarding the pool and keeping a watchful eye. Children should never be left alone, even for a moment. Have someone else refill your your soda. The second tip is helmet safety. Every member of the family should wear a well-fitted and well-maintained helmet every time you jump on the bike. While many of us have fallen off of our bikes at one point or another and are seemingly okay, it just takes one accident. Helmets are the best prevention of concussions, brain, and head injuries. Summer is a time that tends to cause an increase in these related injuries and deaths among the pediatric population. So please think safety first and protect your family.

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These tips also apply all year round, not just summer. This Medical Minute is written by the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and written by the School of Nursing at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and produced by KUNV 91.5 FM

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