Karauli. During the festival of Diwali, most of the people get burnt while bursting firecrackers and also apply various types of ointments on the burnt area in a hurry without thinking. If your hand or any other part of your body gets burnt while lighting a lamp or crackers this Diwali, then you too are not making this mistake.
This small mistake of applying any kind of ointment on the burnt area without doctor’s advice can cause you more pain in the future. If you too have got burnt a little during fireworks this Diwali, then do not make this mistake. For this, Local 18 had a special conversation with CHMO Dr. Dinesh Chand Meena. In which he has told what mistakes people make when their hands are burnt by firecrackers. And what should not be done if you touch a firecracker.
What not to do if hands get burnt by firecrackers
Avoid applying ointments or ointments: Generally people make this mistake on a large scale, always remember that in case of burn, never use any kind of ointment or ointment on the affected area, doing so has many disadvantages.
Do not burst blisters or blisters: It is often seen that blisters develop on the skin after a burn, many people burst them, remember that if such a situation ever occurs, do not burst the blisters or blisters, this increases the risk of infection. The consequences of which are many.
Use of cotton should be avoided: Many people make the mistake of cleaning the burnt area with cotton. Remember, in such a situation, cotton should never be used on the affected area.
CMHO said that a burnt patient should never be given too much water. Also, if there is something like cloth etc. stuck on the burnt area, then do not clean it yourself. If this happens, immediately contact the doctor and if possible So get the patient admitted directly to the hospital.
first published : November 3, 2024, 11:55 PM IST
