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Ghaziabad Hospitals on High Alert for Diwali Burn Cases
5 Nov
Summary
- Hospitals in Ghaziabad directed to keep burn units functional for Diwali.
- Round-the-clock emergency services and reserved beds mandated for injuries.
- Ophthalmologists or optometrists must be available for eye damage cases.
Ghaziabad's health department is mandating full preparedness in all district hospitals and community health centres as Diwali approaches. The directive ensures burn units will be fully functional and beds reserved to manage an anticipated increase in firecracker-related injuries.
Emergency services are to operate 24/7, with a specific focus on immediate treatment for burn injuries and eye damage, avoiding the need for patient referrals. Facilities must have ophthalmologists available; where unavailable, optometrists are required to assist those with eye injuries.
The health department also stressed the uninterrupted operation of the ALS 108 ambulance service for swift patient transportation. Essential life-saving medicines, functional firefighting equipment, and overall premises cleanliness are also emphasized in the preparations.
