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4-year-old child suffered shock and severe burns due to alcohol

Posted on 24 Month 02 2024

A 4-year-old girl was playing with her friends behind the house when her relatives discovered that a fire had broken out, causing severe burns to many areas of her body.

On February 22, Doctor 1 Ngo Hong Phuc, Deputy Head of the Burn Department, Children's Hospital 2, said that a child patient from Dong Nai was admitted to the hospital with shock and severe burns on the head, chest, thighs, buttocks and buttocks. hand. After the doctor treated the shock and provided emergency treatment, the child continued to be treated and actively monitored at the hospital.

The family said they did not witness the accident, only discovered when the fire from alcohol had caught the baby's body, put out the fire and took him to the hospital.

*Doctors at Children's Hospital 2 treat pediatric patients. Photo: Provided by the hospital*

Alcohol is a flammable substance that easily catches fire, often causing serious fires and explosions. Alcohol burns are one of the common daily life accidents in children, occurring when children use chemicals and like to explore, learn and experiment. Most incidents occur when adults are not present.

Doctor Phuc recommends that when you discover a child with a burn, you should stay calm and remove the child from the burn area. Remove clothing or items that cause burns if possible, but do not try to pull them off if they are stuck to your skin. Cool the burn by placing it under running water with moderate pressure for about 15 minutes. Do not use ice or cold water directly on burned skin.

Use clean gauze, towels or cloth to cover the wound to prevent infection and reduce pain. Take the child to the nearest medical facility for further first aid and treatment. During that time, keep your child warm by covering them or covering them with extra blankets.

Note that while providing first aid for burns, avoid using folk medicines, python fat, fish sauce or toothpaste, because they can cause infection and prolong the treatment process.

Parents should pay attention and be wary of chemicals that can cause fires, explosions, and burns. Keep these substances out of reach of children to avoid unfortunate incidents caused by burns.

* SOURCE: https://vnexpress.net/be-4-tuoi-soc-bong-nang-do-con-4714189.html

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