Dr. Venkatesh R., Sr Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Apollo Speciality Hospital, Vanagaram, Chennai talks about prevention of burn injuries and how to handle them.
Common Burn Injuries
Most common burn injuries are thermal burns that are due to heat sources like flames, scalding liquids, steams and hot vessels, followed by electrical and chemical burns.
Severity of Burns
Burn injuries are classified based on the percentage and depth of burns. Usually burn injury less than 40% is not life-threatening, but over 40% is critical. In electrical burn, the impact on blood vessels, muscles and nerves is high with a high mortality rate for electrocution from high tension wires. Chemical and electrical burn injuries are progressive injuries.
How to Handle Burn Injuries?
Remove victim from the source as early as possible.
● Pour water over the victim after rolling the victim in a blanket. The water must be at room temperature.
● Contact time between the fire and the skin should be minimal.
● Do not pour ink, honey, batter or any other liquid agent over the victim.
● Any constricting agents such as dress and jewellery should be removed.
This story is from the November 27, 2022 edition of THE WEEK India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the November 27, 2022 edition of THE WEEK India.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Hat-Trick Or Has-Beens?
India look to win their third straight Test series in Australia, but ageing superstars and recent humiliation at home have cast a shadow on their hopes
Constipation Can Put Your Heart At Risk
PEOPLE WITH CONSTIPATION have an increased risk of major cardiac events, including heart attack, stroke and heart failure, especially if they also have high blood pressure, finds an international study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology.
Too Much Sitting Can Accelerate Ageing
SITTING FOR EXTENDED PERIODS can harm the heart and accelerate ageing, even if you are young and get the minimum recommended amount of daily exercise, according to a US study published in the journal PLOS One.
Efficiency and innovation
As health care evolves, professionals must employ innovative methods to refine their skills
Level up
Only 30 per cent of needy patients are able to undergo transplant in India; we need more dedicated transplant centres
HOPE STEMS FROM A CELL
While stem cell therapies have shown success in treating blood disorders, orthopaedic ailments, autoimmune diseases and eye issues, there is hope that they can one day treat patients with heart disease, blindness, Parkinson's, HIV, diabetes and spinal cord injuries
Mind matters
Your mindset can limit or expand your physical ability
Cutting edge
Would you go under the knife if a robot was the one holding it? Or would you say, \"No way, I need a human touch\"? You might have to decide soon because a robot that can imitate skilled human surgeons is already here.
The smallest cut
Minimally invasive surgeries have a bright future, with virtual reality and 3D procedures offering greater precision and AI on the horizon
Signalling a revolution
Canadian scientist and entrepreneur Sachdev Sidhu is focused on bringing cutting-edge antibody engineering to his country of origin
