The 4 Activities That Land People In The ER Most—And How To Avoid Them - Page 4
4. Kitchen cuts and knife injuries
One slip while slicing, and suddenly dinner prep turns into an ER visit. Common mishaps like “avocado hand” and “bagel hand” happen when people cut toward their palms while holding soft-but-tricky foods. To prevent this, always cut on a stable, non-slip surface and use tools like bagel slicers or spoon out avocado pits—never stab them with a knife.
Jeff Baker, an emergency medicine physician, warned that you should never use complicated slicer-machines like a mandoline to cut fruits or vegetables.
“They can create beautiful uniform slices, but it’s very difficult to keep your fingers away from the slicing platform,” Dr. Baker explained to SELF in an interview published Aug. 5. If you do choose to use it, be careful and consider wearing cut-resistant gloves for extra protection.
Most of these injuries aren’t caused by extreme sports; they happen when we rush, get distracted, or skip safety steps. A little awareness and prevention can save you weeks of pain and some steep medical bills from the emergency room, too.
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