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What precautions to be taken this Diwali? Friday, November 9, 2001

News Source : Times News Network
Dr Ketu Patel, plastic surgeon, on precautions to be taken this Diwali What sort of burn cases are reported during Diwali? Most of the cases that reported are that of cracker burns which involves mainly the burns on the hands and the face. Equally dangerous is something falling into the eye like a burning cracker. What are the precautions that one needs to take in this regard? The first and the foremost thing is that children should not be left alone and unattended to while they are burning crackers. Some elder person from the family must always be by their side. Again one should never wear loose synthetic clothes, such clothes actually hasten the process of burning. If a situation arises and a person does get burnt then immediately the affected area should be washed with cold water. The process can be repeated till the burning sensation reduces and a doctor should be definitely consulted for proper medication. What are the medical precautions that are involved? The commercial ointments which are available in the market should be applied immediately for minor burns. If the injury is very sever then after consultation with doctor proper medication should be applied and dressing should be done so as to avoid dust and germs. The most common ointment available is Silver Sulfadiazine.

News Source : The Times of India [India's best Newspaper]

 

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