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Nov 4, 2020 - In Safety Tips Fire Pit Safety Tips: Featuring Michael J. Marano, MD, Medical Director of The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center

Michael J. Marano, MD, Medical Director of The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, was recently featured on Good Morning America in regards to Fire Pit Safety. At this time of the year when fire pit use is quite common, it is important to be ...

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Sep 24, 2020 - In Safety Tips Preventing Falls at Home

Here are some tips to reduce the risk of falling at home: Tips to prevent tripping To prevent tripping, take these steps: Lighting : Have bright lighting in your home. Bright light helps you to avoid tripping over objects that are hard to see. Be sure the ...

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Aug 25, 2020 - In Safety Tips During Sepsis Awareness Month, A Reminder that Early Identification and Treatment is Key

Sepsis is your body’s overwhelming response to a serious infection of your blood and/or tissues. Any bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites can cause infections that can lead to sepsis. Sepsis can be life threatening, if left untreated, and can rapidly ...

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Jun 10, 2020 - In Safety Tips Hydration with the KidsFit Program

It’s no secret that adequate hydration is important for people of all ages. Hydration becomes especially important for young athletes who experience significant water loss through sweat from physical activity. Young athletes may be unaware, overexcited, or ...

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Feb 17, 2020 - In Safety Tips Fireproof Your Furry Friends

Pets may be adorable, but they are also fire hazards. A doctor at The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center shares insight on how to keep both you and them safe. Michael Marano, MD, medical director of The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical ...

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Jan 22, 2020 - In Safety Tips How to Save a Life

Is it a heart attack or cardiac arrest--what should a bystander do? "Heart attack” and “cardiac arrest” may sound like similar conditions, but they’re not the same—and one is potentially much more life-threatening. “With a heart attack, an artery is ...

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