1. Empty bladder prior to driving

This was not something I paid any unusual attention to prior to my working at a major Trauma Center. The ordinary convenience of not having the urge to urinate during a drive was sufficient practice to stay comfortable.

However, after working at the Trauma Center and seeing the result of high-speed automobile accidents that would smash the person and their full bladder against the seatbelt or the dashboard, the whole ED staff became sensitized about the problem associated with a bladder rupture. So, believe it or not, the staff going off-shift would be reminded to “go pee” prior to leaving.