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Diwali Burn Alert: Ranchi Hospitals Ready for Firecracker Mishaps
7 Nov
Summary
- Sadar Hospital has a 10-bed burn ward stocked with essential medicines.
- Emergency services at Rims are on alert with prepared doctor rosters.
- Cooling burns with water immediately is advised for first aid.
Hospitals in Ranchi are enhancing emergency preparedness in anticipation of Diwali, expecting an increase in firecracker-related accidents and burn injuries. Sadar Hospital has allocated a 10-bed ward specifically for burn victims and ensured a sufficient supply of crucial medicines. The hospital's civil surgeon highlighted that burn cases constitute about 9% of their patient load and advised on immediate first aid.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims) has also put its emergency department and burn ward on high alert. Duty rosters for resident doctors have been finalized to guarantee continuous emergency services throughout the festive period. Medical professionals are strongly encouraging the public to adopt safety measures, such as keeping water readily available, using fireworks in open areas, and never leaving children unsupervised.
