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TRAUMA CAREPrevention is No Accident

Traumatic injury is a major public health problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), trauma accounts for 41 million emergency department visits and 2.3 million hospital admissions annually. For Americans between the ages of 1 and 46, traumatic injury is the leading cause of death.

Here in Lapeer County, traumatic injuries are a serious concern for healthcare providers and public health officials. Falls, car crashes and ATV-related injuries are the top three causes of traumatic injury and hospitalization at McLaren Lapeer Region, the Thumb area’s first and only Level II Trauma Center.

At McLaren, we provide life-saving medical care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We’ve met rigorous national standards that ensure we are capable of providing optimal care for critically injured patients. And with board certified emergency medicine specialists and trauma-trained surgeons available in minutes, McLaren Lapeer Region’s emergency care is rated among the best in the nation.

When every minute counts, you can count on us. Or course, we’d rather help you prevent traumatic injuries in the first place. Look inside for more information about injury prevention and the Trauma Center at McLaren Lapeer Region.

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Watch your step. Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. We often think of falls as a problem for older adults only, but anyone can fall on a slippery surface. Stay safe with these tips:

Falls, car crashes and ATV-related injuries are the top three causes of traumatic injury at McLaren Lapeer Region.

PLAN AHEAD. Plan your trips to avoid bad weather. If you don’t need to go out, don’t. Wait for the weather and sidewalks to clear.

SLOW DOWN. Allow yourself enough time to get where you are going. Your chances of falling increase when you are running late and rush.

TAKE THE PATH OF LEAST RESISTANCE. Look for the safest route to your location, AND the safest route into the building.

ASK FOR HELP. Have someone help you cross the street or navigate an icy patch, or help with snow removal.

BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE. If entrances or sidewalks are not safe, ask people to help remove the snow or use deicer.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHOES. Be aware of your footwear and choose the boots or shoes that give you the greatest traction.

PAY ATTENTION. When walking, be alert to the possibility that you could quickly slip on an unseen patch of ice.

BEWARE OF ICY PARKING LOTS. Be extra careful getting in and out of your car. Hold on to your door or car as you get out to give yourself extra support.

KEEP YOUR VISION SHARP. Poor vision can make it harder to get around safely. Have your eyes checked every year and wear your glasses or contact lenses to help you see the most clearly.

WALK LIKE A PENGUIN. When walking on ground that is slippery from ice and/or snow, take short, shuffling steps and walk as flatfooted as possible.

KEEP YOUR HANDS FREE. Wear gloves so you can keep your hands out of your pockets to help you balance. Avoid carrying heavy loads or children that may cause you to become off balance.

REMOVE SNOW IMMEDIATELY. Keep your porch stoops, steps, walks and driveways free of ice by frequently applying ice melting granules.

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Concerned about gun safety? One of the best ways to stop injury or death from a gun is by using a trigger lock or keeping your firearm under lock and key. But that’s just the start. Don’t forget these other gun safety tips:

3 Don’t store your weapon loaded. 3 Bullets should be locked away from the gun.3 Teach children that guns are not toys.3 Do not clean a gun with others in the room.3 Never point a gun at a person.3 Take a gun safety class.

Source: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Stay Safe with Guns

PROGRESS | McLaren Lapeer Region Vol. 3, 2016

Even though we sometimes call them “accidents,” most traumatic injuries are preventable. That means you can take steps today to reduce your risk of injuries.

Wear a helmet. Always wear a helmet and protective clothing when riding a motorcycle, ATV, bicycle, scooter or skateboard.

Watch out for deer. Keep an eye out for deer crossing the road, especially at dusk and dawn.

Don’t drink and drive. Know your limit and don’t operate cars, motorcycles, boats or heavy machinery when you are impaired.

Text back L8R. Texting while driving is almost as dangerous as impaired driving.

Watch your step. Use caution when climbing ladders, deer blinds and roofs.

Survive the hunt. Take a hunter safety and/or firearms safety course.

Farm safely. Take your time and use common sense when operating tractors and farming equipment.

Buckle up. Seat belts are your best protection against injury in a crash.

Stay on the trail. When snowmobiling, stay on the trail to avoid hidden hazards.

Dress for safety. Avoid loose-fitting or torn clothing while working with power tools and heavy machinery.

When someone suffers a traumatic injury, fast access to care is extremely important. Your chance of surviving a trauma is greatest if you receive expert care at a highly-equipped medical facility within the first hour after injury. This is why emergency room physicians and paramedics call the first hour after injury “the golden hour.”

In Michigan’s Thumb area, McLaren Lapeer Region is the only Level II Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Committee on Trauma. This means McLaren Lapeer Region is capable of providing optimal care for critically injured patients. Level II status is considered the gold standard in trauma care.

NICHOLAS NUNNALLY, DO Trauma Medical Director

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MARIA CUMBA, MD General Surgery

PRABHAKER N. REDDY, MD General Surgery

MOSES C. JONES, JR., MD, FACS, FAANS

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FREDERICK ARMENTI, MD Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery

JOHN OLENYN, MD Orthopedic Surgery

ROBERT D. TRAVIS, MD Orthopedic Surgery

TRAVIS D. WALKER, DO Ear, Nose & Throat

DOUGLAS F. HEGYI, DO Ear, Nose & Throat,

Facial Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

SABRY MANSOUR, MD Urology

CARLOS LEDEZMA, MD Interventional Radiology

BRADLEY WERNETTE, PA-C Trauma Services

Meet the Specialists. Distinguished Doctors.

The Trauma Center at McLaren Lapeer Region is working to prevent traumatic injuries in our community. In addition to board certified trauma physicians and highly trained trauma nurses, the Trauma Center employs a full-time injury prevention specialist.

We work closely with area high schools and community groups to raise awareness of significant public health and safety issues, including:

� Distracted Driving – a program available to area high schools to help teens learn about the dangers of texting and/or talking on the phone while driving.

� Impaired Driving – a program available to area high schools to help teens learn about the dangers of drug- and alcohol-impaired driving.

� Fall Prevention – a program available to area churches, senior centers and assisted living communities to help senior citizens prevent fall injuries.

Call the Trauma Center at (810) 667-5556 to learn about ways we can help your school, club or business prevent serious injuries.

Our trauma physicians are board certified surgeons and specialists, trained in both trauma and critical care.

For a physician referral, call toll-free (855) 331-0300www.McLaren.org

Your chance of surviving a trauma is greatest if you receive expert care at a highly-equipped medical facility within the first hour after injury.

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KNOW YOUR LIMITUnder Michigan law, it’s a crime for a driver to have a bodily alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater if over age 21 or .02 or greater if under 21.

But what does the .08 limit mean to you? How much alcohol is too much? A lot depends on your weight and gender as well as how much you drink and when you drink.

Go to www.KnowTheLimit.08Lapeer.org to find out what the .08 limit means for you.

Multidisciplinary Trauma CareEvery hour of every day, a multidisciplinary team of medical specialists is

available to provide immediate care to trauma patients at McLaren Lapeer Region.Depending on the injury, the multidisciplinary trauma team may include

board certified:

3 Emergency medicine physicians3 Trauma surgeons3 Neurosurgeons3 Orthopedic surgeons3 Interventional radiologists3 Plastic and reconstructive surgery specialists

Other members of the multidisciplinary trauma team include highly trained trauma nurses, case managers, clinical social workers, respiratory therapists, physical therapists and other medical professionals.

NICHOLAS NUNNALLY, DO Trauma Medical Director

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