Emergency medicine physicians have seen it all. From minor injuries that make a great dinner party story to serious trauma, they know a thing or two about accidents.

While many people end up at the emergency room due to unavoidable health issues, there are plenty of patients that fall into the "this could've been prevented" category. No one wants to be stuck in the ER for hours or foot the bill afterwards, especially if an injury is avoidable.

TODAY.com previously spoke to pediatric emergency medicine physicians about dangerous activities they won't let their own children do — from backyard trampoline jumping to riding ATVs — but what about the doctors themselves?

Emergency medicine doctors share the common but risky things they avoid doing and how to stay out of the emergency room.

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