Health staff kept busy amid rise in ice and snow accidents
http://shet.news/kxz4a Copied! NHS Shetland is experiencing a rise in the number of people seeking help for injuries sustained as a result of accidents on the snow and ice – with plenty of broken bones and sprains. Senior charge nurse in the Gilbert Bain Hospitalâs A&E Aimee Sutherland said over 40 people have come forward with ice/snow related injuries since the cold spell began. 3 of 14Adverts This has included some sledging incidents, and people falling on ice. While the health board has been kept busy, so has the ambulance service. âItâs an increase on previous yea...
Source: shetnews.co.uk