The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Medical and Victoria District Hospital in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh is full. Generally the number of patients decreases before festivals. There has been a decrease in OPD of both the hospitals on Wednesday. Some patients have been discharged from the ward. Nevertheless, the number of admitted patients is relatively higher compared to previous years. Many serious patients suffering from seasonal diseases are admitted.
Those injured in fire accidents while bursting firecrackers on Diwali reach the hospital. To provide immediate relief to these patients, beds for burn cases have been reserved in Victoria District Hospital.
Preparation of additional bed expansion for burn case
The hospital has issued the phone number 07614085381 and said, if anyone is coming to the hospital with a serious patient, please inform. So that the patient can be provided quick and better treatment facilities. Here, the medical hospital has instructed the CMO to remain alert. Preparations have been made to expand with additional beds for burn cases if needed.
Small hospitals are empty, asking for leave
A large number of patients sought leave from hospitals on Wednesday to go home for the festival. Wards have become vacant in Manmohan Nagar Community Health Centre, Ranjhi Civil Hospital and other small hospitals.
Discharged those patients who were in a state of recovery
Many patients were seeking leave in Victoria Hospital, among whom those who were in a state of recovery were given discharge. At the same time, serious patients are admitted in many wards of the medical hospital. On Wednesday, the number of patients in Medical and OPD of Victoria decreased, which was almost half of the average.
40 bed temporary burn ward in Victoria Hospital
A temporary burn ward of 40 beds has been created by merging two wards of the hospital. A ward of the ophthalmology department has also been reserved for burn cases.
In the medical hospital…
There are 12 beds for serious burn cases, which can be expanded immediately if needed. After holding a casualty meeting, doctors and health workers have been asked to remain alert. Senior consultants will also be available in case of emergency.
medical advice
- While burning firecrackers, traces of gunpowder and chemicals get on the hands. Touch food or other items only after washing hands thoroughly with soap. If the chemicals reach the stomach, it can cause problems.
- The smoke released when burning firecrackers contains many harmful chemicals. This can cause problems like irritation, pain, watering of eyes. In such a situation, first wash the eyes thoroughly. See a doctor.
- While burning firecrackers, there is a severe burning sensation if the spark enters the eyes. In that situation the eye should not be rubbed with hands. Wash with clean water. Put normal antibiotic eye drops. If you don’t feel comfortable, go to the hospital.
- Carelessness in burning firecrackers causes skin burns. Pour cold water on the burnt area. Avoid home remedies in such cases. In a burn case, a normal person does not notice a deep wound. The problem becomes serious due to delay.
- In case of fire accident, you can use blanket to protect yourself from the flames, but do not use things like cloth, cotton on the burnt wound. Due to this there is a possibility of increasing infection.
