Doctors have shared measures to prevent icy injuries
11:01, 27 January
To reduce the risk of injury on icy surfaces, trauma specialists primarily advise paying attention to your footwear. It should be comfortable, stable, without heels, and have a grooved non-slip sole.
Choose a safer route, walk where there is less ice, where paths are covered with sand, and where there is lighting, BELTA has learned.
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It is necessary to move around icy places extremely carefully, to walk as slowly as possible, thereby reducing the risk of falling. Elderly people need to use a cane with a rubber tip or with pointed spikes. In case you slip, sit down, thereby reducing the height of the fall. When falling, group - the probability of fracture when falling in a relaxed state increases. It is recommended to pull the head into the shoulders, elbows to the sides, legs slightly bent. It's best to fall on your side. And don't land on your outstretched arms, as this can cause a broken forearm.
If you fall on your back, press your chin to your chest and spread your arms wide. If you fall from a slippery staircase, it is very important to protect your face and head. Try to cover them with your hands. If you fall, do not rush to get up. Raise your head and move your legs and arms. You can only get up if there is no severe pain. If you feel unwell or in pain after a fall, seek medical attention to determine the severity of your condition and receive professional care.
