RIMC ready for firecracker victims
Regon I Medical Center in Dagupan City is now on white alert to receive and treat victims of firecracker explosions.
Dr. Jesus Canto, R1MC chief, said he placed on white alert to ensure that trained personnel are on duty, sufficient stocks of medicines, particularly anti-tetanus vaccines, are available, to effectively respond to emergency situations expected for the duration of the New Year celebration.
However, Canto is confident that the number of victims this year will be less given the “Oplan: Iwas Paputok” campaign in the media.
The anti-tetanus vaccines will be given free to victims of firecracker blasts, courtesy of the Department of Health, which is implementing an advocacy campaign known as “Oplan: Iwas Paputok”.
As of Friday, R1MC already admitted eight victims of firecracker explosions from different towns of Pangasinan, including a 4-year old boy who suffered burns in his two hands after he picked up a lighted firecracker at the city plaza at noon of December 24 who was rushed to Cuison Clinic.
He advised New Year revelers to refrain from using the powerful types of firecrackers, like á ”pla-pla”,á “baby dynamite”, “Five Star” and “Super Rockets” and he appealed to the men in uniform and all firearm holders not to discharge their firearms during the New Year revelry to prevent people from being hit by the descending projectile of bullets.
He said based on medical findings, the bullet fired in the air can be deadlier than the one fired horizontally since the velocity of the descending object is much faster.
Canto also warned parents of “watusi” because it contains a poisonous chemical which could be fatal to the body when ingested.
As a first aid measure, he advised victims to immediately wash the body part injured by firecracker explosion with water even before the victim is brought to the nearest hospital for treatment. – A.P.E.
Share your Comments or Reactions
Powered by Facebook Comments
