Physician Assistant Reveals Horrifying Reason You Shouldn’t Wear Claw Clips in the Car, But Doctor Disagrees

A popular hair accessory can be a real danger to you in case of a car accident.

In a TikTok sharing her tips from the emergency room, ER physician assistant EmilyER explains why buckles can be extremely dangerous, especially for front-seat passengers.

Posing with a claw clip in each hand, Emily says: “Did you know we have to surgically remove them from patients’ skulls?”

She advises, “Take this out when you’re driving and put on rubber bands or rubber bands or something.”

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Warnings about the clips have been circulating on TikTok and have gone viral as drivers ponder whether the hair accessories really do consider the potential harm despite these warnings.

PEOPLE spoke with emergency medicine physician Dr. Jared L. Ross about the claims.

“It is possible that the buckles could injure you in a crash, but the chances are very low,” Dr. Ross tells PEOPLE.

“Jewelry and accessories are a common entanglement hazard. We usually see this with metal rings and bracelets for people who work around machinery. Because of this, many people who work in these situations choose to wear silicone wedding rings and bracelets that will quickly come off if they get tangled.” , he says.

A picture of a woman with headphones in her ear while driving.

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When it comes to “tool injuries,” Dr. Ross says they are more likely to occur “in an industrial setting rather than a motor vehicle collision.”

“Making sure that heavy objects like gym weights, propane tanks, or even dogs are properly secured is much more important than removing plastic claw clips. These clips are usually made of cheap plastic and usually break harmlessly if you hit them,” he says. he.

However, there are risks that drivers should be aware of, such as avoidable distractions.

“The real risk for drivers is losing focus on the road due to things like phones, in-car screens, children or pets. Doing other things while driving, like eating, putting on makeup or talking (even with hands-free devices) can distract you attention,” says Dr. Ross.

“Anything unsecured in a car can become a projectile in a crash. We often see blunt force injuries from objects like backpacks, coffee mugs, laptops and books. However, some things, like glasses or sunglasses, can also break and cut you. ”

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