WHILE THE NUMBER OF INJURIES FROM SLIPING AND FALLING ON THE ICE INCREASES WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE WINTER SEASON, EXPERTS ARE WARNING THAT SLIPING AND FALLING MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES AND DEATH
While the number of injuries due to slipping and falling on the ice increases with the arrival of the winter season, experts warn that falling and falling on the ice may cause serious injuries. It warns that falling can cause serious injuries and deaths.
During the winter months, with cold and rainy weather, slipping and falling on icy or snowy ground increases. As a result, fractures in the arms and legs and even head injuries occur. However, these injuries can be reduced with some simple precautions. Drawing attention to the subtleties of walking in icy weather, Assistant Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist. Assoc. Dr. Elif Akpınar, "Due to the increase in icing and slipping in the winter months, falls and accidents also increase. As a result of falls, minor tissue damage as well as major bone fractures and head trauma may occur. We need to take some precautions to prevent slipping. First of all, the shoes we wear are important. We need to choose rubber-soled shoes that will not slip on ice. Heeled and leathery shoes may cause slipping. Apart from this, when we walk, we should not take our steps more than shoulder height. We must make sure that one hand is free to maintain our balance, especially when walking on stairs or sidewalks. "When our feet slip, we can protect ourselves, our head and our waist with our hands," he said.
- WHEN WE FALL TO THE GROUND, LET'S NOT TRY TO GET UP IMMEDIATELY
“When we fall, we need to protect our heads first” said Akpınar, “We must take precautions with our arms to prevent our head from hitting the ground directly. Head injuries can cause skull fractures and brain hemorrhages. Spinal damage may also occur as a result of falls. Spinal injuries can also cause back fractures. When we fall, let's not try to get up immediately. First, let's wait for a while and listen to ourselves to see if there is any pain or damage in any part of us. If we have severe back pain or a serious head injury, do not move and call for help. Let's see. If you experience headaches that do not go away for days as a result of a fall, we must consult a doctor early. Skull fractures may have occurred and skull fractures may cause serious brain hemorrhage” he said.
- WE RECOMMEND ELDERLY PEOPLE NOT GOING OUTSIDE ALONE IN SNOWY AND ICY WEATHER
Elif Akpınar explains that it is a risk for elderly people to be outside in snowy and icy weather and said: "Our ability to react decreases with advancing age. However, our vision and reflexes slow down. That's why the elderly cannot protect themselves against falling. Since osteoporosis develops with age, we recommend that especially the elderly do not go out alone in snowy and icy weather. Hip fracture, waist fracture, leg etc. It can cause serious problems such as fractures of limbs” he said.
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