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Frostbite Facts and More
Published: January 19, 2016
 What is it?
Frostbite is an injury that can occur after prolonged exposure to below freezing temperatures (< 0° C or 32° F). The most commonly affected body parts are the fingers and toes, although the tips of the nose, ears, and cheeks can be affected as well.
Symptoms
Symptoms of frostbite depend on the severity of the injury. The...[Read More]Category: Foot Injuries, Hand/Arm Injuries, Safety/Injury Prevention, Fluid Guidelines for Summer Workouts
Published: August 3, 2015
 Fluid Guidelines for Summer Workouts
Prior to workout: drink 20 oz. of water or sports drink 1-2 hours before and may add another 10 oz. 15 minutes prior to activity. Athletes who cramp often may need to augment electrolytes by adding an electrolyte packet. Some athletes will also use “pickle juice mixtures, soy sauce, etc. which all have ...[Read More]Category: Safety/Injury Prevention, Heat Illness
Published: July 24, 2015
 Heat Illness by Jennifer Stromberg, MD
As temperatures continue to rise this summer it’s important for our summer and fall athletes and coaches to be aware
of the increased risk of heat illness. When we exercise body temperature rises, causing us to sweat, which is one of the ways the body works to prevent ov...[Read More]Category: Safety/Injury Prevention, Young Baseball Player Injury Prevention
Published: May 11, 2015
 In this Safe Bee News article, Tracy Ray, MD discusses how to protect young baseball players from getting hurt.
Dr. Tracy Ray is a family medicine doctor in Durham, North Carolina and is affiliated with Duke University Hospital. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and has been in practice for 22 year...[Read More]Category: Experts in the News, Safety/Injury Prevention, Helping Kids Become Water Wise
Published: May 11, 2015
Summer is here! Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. However, water also can be dangerous for kids if you don’t take the proper precautions. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning, and most drownings occur in home swimming pools. It is the second leading cause of accidental death fo...[Read More]Category: Safety/Injury Prevention,
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