Halloween is supposed to bring tricks and treats — not trips to the emergency room. Yet every year, thousands of Americans end up in the ER for Halloween-related injuries — many from something as seemingly harmless as carving pumpkins.
George Washington University experts can discuss what parents can do now to make sure the only scares this Halloween are the fun kind — from safer pumpkin carving to visibility tips that can prevent pedestrian injuries.
The George Washington University has experts available who can offer insight and analysis. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum, katelyn [dot] deckelbaum
gwu [dot] edu (katelyn[dot]deckelbaum[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Elizabeth Choma is a clinical assistant professor at the GW School of Nursing and is a pediatric nurse practitioner.
Andrew Meltzer is a professor of emergency medicine and the chief of the clinical research section at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
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