In the PGIMER in the last 24 hours, fifteen patients with eye injuries due to fire crackers came to the Advanced Eye Centre.
Post-COVID Healthy Diwali 2021
With the festival of lights - Diwali around, this year, the celebration warrants safe and protective approach as we badge the global phase of the Post-COVID period.
With the festival of lights - Diwali around, this year, the celebration warrants safe and protective approach as we badge the global phase of the Post-COVID period.
‘Crackers responsible for the injuries were rockets in three cases, while different types of bombs were responsible for injuring 12 patients.’
Twelve patients will be needing surgical intervention, nine of them have serious open globe injuries. Nine patients have already been operated on and three are currently undergoing surgery. In the Advanced Trauma centre, three patients with burn injuries were reported.
The Department of Plastic Surgery received four injured during Diwali festivities.
Burns
Burn injuries have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Burn accident statistics show that at least 50% of all burn accidents can be prevented.
Burn injuries have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Burn accident statistics show that at least 50% of all burn accidents can be prevented.
Light Therapy Helps Burn Injuries Heal Faster
Light therapy may improve future treatment for burns, which affect more than 6 million people worldwide each year.
Light therapy may improve future treatment for burns, which affect more than 6 million people worldwide each year.
Make Clear Stand on Firecrackers and Controlling Pollution: SC to Centre
Supreme court told the Center to make a clear stand on steps to control pollution from firecrackers and its harmful effects on public health.
Supreme court told the Center to make a clear stand on steps to control pollution from firecrackers and its harmful effects on public health.
