Episode 49: Primary Care: Keeping Your Fingers Through the Fourth with Dr. Deanna Lassegard

Fireworks are a fun and festive way to celebrate holidays and special occasions, but they can also be dangerous. In this podcast, we talk to an emergency room doctor about the real dangers of fireworks, and how to stay safe when using them.We'll discuss the most common injuries caused by fireworks, as well as the long-term health consequences of being injured by fireworks. We'll also talk about the importance of following safety guidelines when using fireworks, and how to avoid accidents.Our guest, Dr. Deanna Lassegard, was a paramedic, a nurse in the emergency department, and now an emergency department doctor. She's seen firsthand the devastating injuries that can be caused by fireworks, and she's passionate about educating people about the dangers of these explosives.In this podcast, Dr. Lassegard will share her insights on how to stay safe when using fireworks. So if you're planning on using fireworks this year, be sure to listen to this podcast first! You'll learn how to stay safe and have fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.