As fireworks light up the sky this Fourth of July, emergency departments across the country brace for one of their busiest times of the year. In this episode, Tassia Trink, Trauma Service PI Coordinator at Long Beach Medical Center and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital, will talk about firework safety and the very real risks families face when fireworks are handled at home. From sparklers to backyard fireworks shows, no firework is truly safe, and the consequences can be life-changing. Tassia will break down the most common injuries seen in the ER and trauma department, safer alternatives for family celebrations, and what every parent should know before handing a child a sparkler.
