By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR:The Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at AIIMS Bhubaneswar attended to a total of 28 patients with firecracker-related injuries and burn cases during the recent Diwali weekend.
Of these, four patients required hospital admission, including three individuals who sustained extensive thermal burns involving more than 50% of their body surface area. The remaining 24 patients received emergency medical care, including wound dressing, fluid resuscitation and suturing, and were subsequently discharged with advice for regular outpatient department (OPD) follow-up.
Two patients are currently undergoing operative management as part of their treatment.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Giri, Head of the Department (HoD), Burns and Plastic Surgery, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, emphasized the importance of timely medical intervention and public awareness regarding firecracker safety. He urged people to exercise caution while celebrating festivals, follow safety guidelines and seek immediate medical attention in case of any burn injury.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar reiterates its commitment to providing timely and quality care to patients with burn and firecracker-related injuries.
