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Results 1 - 10 of 35 for Accident
  1. Safety (National Library of Medicine)  
    You can't remove all the safety hazards from your life, but you can reduce them. To avoid many major hazards and prepare for emergencies: Keep emergency ...
  2. Wounds and Injuries (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., ... punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. ...
  3. First Aid (National Library of Medicine)  
    Accidents happen. Someone chokes on an ice cube or gets stung by a bee. It is important ...
  4. Falls (National Library of Medicine)  
    Falls can be dangerous at any age. Babies and young children can get hurt falling off furniture or down the stairs. Older children may fall off playground ...
  5. Motor Vehicle Safety (National Library of Medicine)  
    Every year thousands of people in the U.S. die from motor vehicle crashes. Trying to prevent these crashes is one part of motor vehicle safety. Here are some ...
  6. Dislocated Shoulder (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... common causes of shoulder dislocations are: Sports injuries Accidents, including traffic accidents Falling on your shoulder or outstretched arm Seizures ...
  7. Neck Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... position or overdoing it during exercise. Falls or accidents, including car accidents, are another common cause of neck pain. Whiplash, ...
  8. Occupational Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Occupational health problems occur at work or because of the kind of work you do. These problems can include: Cuts, fractures (broken bones), and sprains and strains ...
  9. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... such as combat, a natural disaster, a car accident, or sexual assault. But sometimes the event is ... For example, if you were in a car accident, you might stop driving. Avoiding thoughts or feelings ...
  10. Stress (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you quickly hit the brakes to avoid an accident. A little short-term stress can sometimes be ... or death. Examples include being in a bad accident, a war, a flood, earthquake, or other frightening ...
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