Anoxic Brain Injury Prevention

Prevention

To reduce the risk of anoxic brain damage:

Chew your food carefully.
Learn to swim.
Carefully supervise young children around water.
Stay clear of high voltage electrical sources (including exposure to lightning).
Avoid chemical toxins and illicit drugs.
Check gas burning appliances for carbon monoxide production and install carbon monoxide detectors.

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