‘I’m an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July’

‘I’m an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July’

Fireworks accidents, alcohol-related incidents and heat emergencies top the list of Independence Day medical crises

More than 45,000 people visit the ER on July 4 and 5 each year, according to the Pew Research Center. (iStock)

"Never participate in potentially dangerous activities, like driving or boating, while you are impaired," a doctor advised. (iStock)

"It’s crucial to closely supervise children if they’re around sparklers, and they should never handle sparklers or any type of fireworks on their own," one doctor said. (iStock)

Fireworks should only be set off in safe, open spaces that are far away from people, pets, buildings and grass or trees, according to one doctor. (iStock)

"Never participate in potentially dangerous activities, like driving or boating, while you are impaired," a doctor advised. (iStock)