According to Mr. Tran Van Tan (three sick children, residing in Phuoc Thai commune, Dong Nai province), his son had an accident while gathering with a group of 3-4 friends to play at a person's house in the neighborhood. In the group, there were two children who directly lit firecrackers. This type of firecracker was ordered online for about 500,000 VND, purchased by a friend.
After the firecrackers exploded, he panicked and ran home in a burned state. The family quickly gave him first aid with clean water and then took him to a medical facility. Through security camera footage, the family determined the time and cause of the incident. Previously, according to family members, the patient had shown curiosity for firecrackers but showed no signs of frequent use.
According to BS.CKII Ngo Hong Phuc, Head of Burns - On-duty Department, Children's Hospital 2, before being treated at Children's Hospital 2, the patient had received initial first aid in the locality.
At the Emergency Department, Children's Hospital 2, doctors proceeded to clean the burn with physiological saline solution, apply specialized medicine and closely monitor the progress of the injury. "The most worrying thing now is the risk of facial skin necrosis due to fire," Dr. Phuc said.
Initial assessment shows that the child has degree II-III burns, with damage to almost the entire face area, and a fairly large area. In case the necrosis progresses, the patient may have to have necrotic tissue dissection or skin graft. The treatment time depends on the response of the burn in the coming days.
According to Dr. Phuc, facial burns not only affect health but also pose a potential risk of long-term aesthetic and functional sequelae, especially in areas prone to contractions such as the eyes, corners of the mouth and nostrils. Therefore, in addition to treating the wound, the patient needs early physical therapy intervention and psychological support after the acute stage.
This is the second firecracker burn case the hospital has received in the period near Tet. On average, each year, the unit receives about 10 cases of children injured by firecracker accidents, many cases causing severe injuries to hands and faces, posing a potential risk of permanent disability.
Doctors recommend that parents absolutely do not let children use firecrackers, especially firecrackers bought online or homemade; at the same time, they need to give proper first aid and take children to medical facilities early when an accident occurs.
