GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Icy conditions have been plaguing Northeast Wisconsin for a couple of weeks now.
Layers of ice and slush on sidewalks and parking lots are causing many of us to be extremely vigilant when walking to our cars or into stores.
Dr. Jocko Zifferblatt, Emergency Department Medical Director at HSHS St. Vincent and St. Mary’s Hospitals in Green Bay, says they’ve been treating people with more than just bumps and bruises.
“We’re seeing a multitude of falls including injured wrists, ankles, multiple broken bones…people have hit their heads, concussions. So, there’s been a lot of injuries.”
Strangely enough, Zifferblatt says what you wear, can help you stay safe from injury.
“You should not wear any flat shoes, you should have shoes with rubber soles on them. Make sure you are using padded coats, gloves and hats to protect you. Other things include taking short steps and walking flat-footed,” said Zifferblatt.
If you do fall down, be sure to watch for these symptoms.
“If you’re having a lot of pain with walking or it you can’t bend your wrists, you need to come in. Mostly, if you hit your head and your vomiting and have persistent headaches, you need to come in,” Zifferblatt cautioned.
For more tips on maneuvering in icy conditions, go to www.prevea.com.
