Diwali / AIIMS Bhubaneswar Treats 28 Firecracker-Related Burn Cases During Diwali
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Bhubaneswar, Nov 9: The Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Bhubaneswar treated 28 patients with firecracker-related injuries and burn cases during the Diwali weekend, officials said on Monday.
Serious cases admitted
According to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, four of the 28 patients required hospital admission. Among them were three individuals who sustained extensive thermal burns affecting more than 50% of their total body surface area.
The remaining 24 patients were provided emergency medical treatment and discharged after receiving necessary care. Medical interventions included wound dressing, fluid resuscitation and suturing, with the patients advised to return for regular follow-up at the outpatient department (OPD).
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✨Ongoing treatment
Hospital authorities said two patients are currently undergoing operative management as part of their treatment and are being monitored by the medical team.
The cases were managed by the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, which remained prepared to respond to burn-related emergencies during the festive period.
Call for caution
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Giri, Head of the Department of Burns and
Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Bhubaneswar, stressed the importance of prompt medical
intervention in burn injuries and urged the public to exercise caution while
using firecrackers.
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He appealed to people to adhere to safety measures during festival celebrations and seek immediate medical assistance in the event of any burn injury to prevent complications and improve recovery outcomes.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar reiterated its commitment to providing timely and quality healthcare services for patients suffering from burn injuries and firecracker-related accidents.
The influx of burn victims during the Diwali weekend once again underlined the need for greater public awareness on firecracker safety and responsible celebrations.
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