14-year-old boy lost an arm and nearly lost an eye due to a mini gas tank explosion

The patient was hospitalized with severe injuries to his left hand, eyes, and jaw.

Through examination, the patient's soft tissue from the wrist to the left hand was crushed and bleeding profusely. In addition, the right eye had a torn cornea and upper eyelid, severe damage that threatened vision, along with soft tissue injuries in the maxillofacial area.

MSc. Dr. Nguyen Moc Son - Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Sports Medicine said that as soon as the patient was admitted, the hospital activated an emergency interdisciplinary consultation process to assess the extent of the injury and intervene promptly, in order to minimize the risk of complications and preserve the patient's vital functions.

Faced with the serious injury, the doctors decided to amputate the lower third of the forearm to completely remove the crushed tissue, prevent necrosis and infection from spreading, and create the best conditions for the patient's future recovery. At the same time, experts from Viet Duc Friendship Hospital coordinated with experts from the Central Eye Hospital to perform corneal suture surgery and remove intraocular foreign objects for the child patient.

Currently, patient T has passed the critical stage, continues to receive post-operative care, rehabilitation exercises and stabilizes his health after the injury.

During the holidays, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital often receives many cases of serious injuries due to mini gas cylinder explosions, especially when used during cooking. Therefore, the hospital recommends that people absolutely do not use gas cylinders in closed rooms or rooms without adequate ventilation. It is necessary to carefully check the origin, do not use old, poor quality gas cylinders, or gas valve leaks. Close supervision is needed when children come into contact with cooking equipment to prevent tragic accidents.

When an accident occurs, the victim must be taken immediately to the nearest specialized medical facility for timely emergency care to ensure life and health safety.

Minh Trang

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