Emergency room physicians at HCA Florida Blake Hospital and HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital are seeing an increase in injuries related to clean up from Hurricane Ian. Injuries involving chain saws and orthopedic injuries from falls from roofs, ladders and tree removal are up significantly. Physicians are also concerned about respiratory problems that may arise from residents burning storm debris on their property and an increase in cardiovascular conditions like heart attacks from residents who are over exerting themselves with cleanup work. Scott Selph, M.D., medical director of emergency services at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, will be available to speak about the trends emerging in the emergency room and offer advice on how to prevent injuries on Thursday, October 6 at Noon, outside near the hospital’s main entrance at HCA Florida Blake Hospital, 2020 59th Street West, Bradenton. HCA Florida Blake Hospital is the only Level II trauma center and burn center in Manatee County. Dr. Selph will be able to offer advice to residents on how to reduce traumatic injuries.