Yesterday, a ICU colleague indicated that she really does not like to work on summer holiday weekends. While she is a hard worker, what she doesn’t like is seeing kids with drowning and firework injuries. All of a sudden a happy time becomes tragic. With that in mind, here are a few tips to prevent drowning.

From Strong4Life: “Practicing water safety for kids of all ages is crucial because drowning is a leading cause of death in children from birth through the teen years. And drowning is often quick and silent.”

Also, firearm deaths are the leading cause of death in children in the U.S. and motor vehicle accidents are second. So, firearms need to be secured and drive safely on the way to the pool, lake, river or beach.

Related blog posts:

• How to Save a Life -CPR videos, Choking and Bleeding emergencies
• Firearms -Still the Leading Cause of Childhood Death in U.S.
• Firearm Deaths: A U.S. Crisis Compared to Other Nations
• No Exaggeration: Too Many Children Are Dying in the U.S.