With the arrival of the end of the year season, in the month of December various accidents occur that can be avoided, for this reason the Ministry of Health asks the population not to lower their guard regarding the self-care measures and standards established by authorities so it is recommended:
To avoid accidents:
- Avoid buying fireworks
- Forbid your child to use gunpowder games with sharp objects that can scratch and cause skin injuries.
- Do not allow children to launch fireworks
If an accident happens. What can you do?
- Make sure that your home has plenty of water, in case an accident occurs that could cause burns.
- seek medical attention immediately.
- Pour copious amounts of cold water on the injured area.
- In case of burns in the eyes, do not rub or rinse with water, it can cause more damage.
- Don’t put pressure on your eyes.
Tips for coping with a burn
- Clear the area of the injury of clothing, earrings, bracelets, rings, and other items.
- If there is fabric or any garment attached to the skin, it must not be detached from it.
- If blisters do develop, do not pop for any reason.
- Do not put any substance on the burn.
Do not cover the lesion, it is better to leave it uncovered so that it dries and heals better. - Go immediately to the nearest Health Center or call 911 Do not let time pass.
How to avoid burns at home?
- Use the back burners.
- Leave pans and pots with wizards behind.
- If you smell a constant smell of gas, it is better to call the fire brigade.
- Test the water temperature before bathing children.
- Fireworks must be handled by adults.
- Do not throw aerosols that can explode when burning the garbage.
- Do not have devices with faulty cables.
- Do not overload areas with many light extensions.
- Do not leave containers of detergents or acids within the reach of children.
- Children cannot be left alone at home.
