Diwali: Do's & Dont's for Burn Injuries

Diwali care: It is a good practice to keep a bucket full of water or a fire extinguisher in the vicinity during lighting the candles and bursting the crackers.

One way to ensure you have a safe and happy Diwali is to follow these eco-sensitive practices. The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) offered a few do’s and don’ts for burn injuries that can happen during the festival season.

Tips for Safe Diwali

They are: Avoid wearing synthetic and loose clothes while lighting diyas, candles or crackers.

Always stand at an arms distance while lighting crackers and diyas.

Healthy Eating During Diwali
For healthy eating during the festival of lights use fiber rich foods. It is possible to make low calorie Diwali sweet recipes and healthy snacks using the right ingredients.

‘Celebrate Diwali in a manner that does not cause inconvenience or harm to others. Preferably use only green crackers and that too within time limits prescribed by the civic authorities.’

Bursting crackers causes both air and noise pollution.

Remember to discard the crackers in a bucket of sand or water to prevent injury to the feet.

Preferably wear shoes while bursting crackers. Never pick-up firecrackers which have failed to explode, this can cause severe hand injuries.

Diwali Safety Tips to Follow While Bursting Crackers
How to ensure a safe Diwali? To avoid fire-related incidents, make sure to keep the lamps and fireworks away from curtains, inflammable objects, pets and children.

In case of minor burns pour ample amounts of water over the burnt area till the burning sensation completely stops. Never apply agents like toothpaste or blue ink over the burnt area. Remove any constricting material like rings or bangles immediately, as swelling sets in later making their removal difficult.

In case of clothes catching fire, stop, drop and roll. To elaborate, stop wherever you are without running, which can further flare up the fire. Drop or lie down wherever you are, to avoid fire extending to your face. Roll over the ground to limit the oxygen supply. In most cases, this will control the fire. We can also use a thick rug to cut off the air, thus extinguishing the fire.

Tips to Lose Weight After Diwali: 5-Day Diet Plan
Weight gain is common during the festive season like Diwali. Avoid junk foods and much on natural foods like fruits and nuts. Also, having a good night's sleep can make you less hungry during the day.

In case of any eye injury, do not rub the eye but wash the eye with clean water and consult the eye specialist.

Advance Eye Centre Emergency is opened 24X7 to deal Diwali-related injuries.

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Diwali is signified as the festival of lights, where people enjoy socializing, lighting diyas, and lanterns, gifting, bursting firecrackers, sharing foods, and much more.

Source-IANS