{"id":1168,"date":"2013-05-01T11:22:55","date_gmt":"2013-05-01T18:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/?p=1168"},"modified":"2013-05-01T11:22:55","modified_gmt":"2013-05-01T18:22:55","slug":"preventing-common-car-related-injuries-and-deaths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.enannysource.com\/blog\/index.php\/2013\/05\/01\/preventing-common-car-related-injuries-and-deaths\/","title":{"rendered":"Preventing Common Car Related Injuries and Deaths"},"content":{"rendered":"

by\u00a0Michelle LaRowe<\/a>
\nEditor in Chief<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>When it comes to car related injuries and deaths in children, many parents simply believe that their family is immune. Yet incident after incident shows children of seemingly responsible parents \u2013 including doctors and teachers \u2013 becoming victims of such tragic events.<\/p>\n

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  1. Forgetting a child is in the car. <\/strong>When the typical schedule and routine gets changed or parents are rushed, a momentary-lapse in memory can have deadly results. Placing a briefcase or cellphone in the backseat with the child can help to ensure he\u2019s not forgotten and if he is, with something necessary for the day in the backseat, the adult responsible is likely to return back.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Leaving a child in a hot car. <\/strong>Vehicular heat stroke can happen when a child is left in a car. A child\u2019s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than an adult\u2019s, and even with the windows cracked the inside of a car can reach 125 degrees Fahrenheit in minutes, according to www.KidsandCars.com<\/a>. \u00a0Prevent vehicle related heat stroke by never leaving your child in the car unattended, even for a minute. <\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Backing over a child.\u00a0 <\/strong>Many children are accidently run over as parents back out of their driveways or parking space each year. This is because young children can\u2019t be seen in the BlindZone of the vehicle. Longer and taller vehicles have a larger BlindZone. To get a feel for your BlindZone, set a 28 inch cone on the ground behind the vehicle and see how far away you need to be before you can see the top of it. The space between the back of the vehicle and the cone is the vehicle\u2019s BlindZone. Always physically check behind your vehicle before backing out to avoid accidental injuries. \u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Power window strangulation.<\/strong> According to www.KidsandCars.org<\/a>, power windows have injured or killed thousands of children. Since 1990, 50 children have lost their lives to power window related incidents, and many more have suffered amputations and brain injuries, according to the website. Never leave your child alone in the car. Accidently pressing on the window switch while leaning out the window could have tragic results.<\/li>\n
  5. Improper use of car seats. <\/strong>It is estimated that 80 to 90% or more of car seats are misused or installed incorrectly. Visit www.safekids.org<\/a> to find a certified passenger safety technician who can inspect your seat\u2019s installation. Reading the vehicle and seat owner\u2019s manual and watching installation and usage videos put out by the car seat manufacturer can help to ensure that you\u2019re using the right type of seat for your child and your vehicle.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    While accidental car related injuries and deaths can and do occur, the good news is that most are preventable. By using the right seat the right way, never leaving your child unattended in the car and taking added safety precautions, you can reduce the risk of a preventable car related injuries and deaths.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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