Learning how to make firecrackers online, 14 year old boy got burns on his face and broken hands

On December 29, Children's Hospital 2 (HCMC) informed that the Burn and Orthopedics Department of the hospital had received and successfully treated patient T. (male, 14 years old, residing in Gia Lai province) with multiple injuries and burns. The cause was due to a homemade firecracker exploding.

According to medical records, the patient was admitted to the hospital with multiple injuries, a crushed right hand, and burns to the face, eyes, and genitals.

Near Tet, accidents caused by homemade fireworks explosions increase sharply. Illustrative photo.

The patient's family said that out of curiosity, T. went online to look up information on making homemade fireworks, then ordered chemicals and followed suit.

While making fireworks, it suddenly exploded. T. was immediately taken to a medical facility near his home for first aid and then transferred to Children's Hospital 2 for further treatment.

Doctor Dinh Gia Khanh, Department of Burns and Orthopedics (Children's Hospital 2), said that as soon as he was admitted to the hospital, T underwent emergency surgery, debridement, wound sutures, and burn treatment.

The hospital occasionally receives cases of trauma and severe burns caused by homemade firecrackers. These accidents often occur during the holidays, with most of the victims being schoolchildren. The hospital is currently treating a 12-year-old child who was the victim of a homemade firecracker explosion.

According to doctors, accidents caused by firecrackers are very dangerous because in addition to causing injuries, they also cause burns due to the large amount of heat they emit. In addition, firecrackers contain chemicals (such as phosphorus and sulfur), which can easily cause serious injuries to the face, eyes, hands, etc.

Doctors recommend that families and schools remind children to absolutely not use or make homemade fireworks. At the same time, it is necessary to educate children about the dangers of making fireworks at home to avoid accidents caused by homemade fireworks exploding.

Thu Hien

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/hoc-tren-mang-lam-phao-dot-be-trai-14-tuoi-bong-mat-dap-tay-post278966.html