Rescue of a child with two crushed hands, suspected to have been caused by exploding firecrackers

On December 15, information from the Central Highlands General Hospital (Dak Lak) said that the hospital had just received treatment for a child patient with serious injuries, both hands crushed, suspected to be caused by exploding firecrackers.

Previously, at around 6:00 p.m. on December 14, patient PLBK (male, 12 years old, residing in Cu Ebur commune, Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak) was taken to the emergency room at the Central Highlands General Hospital in a state of multiple injuries, traumatic shock, rapid pulse, low blood pressure, severe blood loss, crushed hands, multiple injuries to the face and eyes, injuries to the right lower leg, injuries to the right and left feet due to firearms...

According to the Central Highlands General Hospital, the patient underwent surgery for 2 hours by doctors from the Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, and was transfused with 4 units of blood. Due to the severity of the injury, the patient had to have his entire left hand amputated, and 4 fingers of his right hand removed. The wounds on his legs and lower legs were debrided and left open, and the wounds on his jaw and face...

Currently, after surgery, the patient's health is stable and is expected to be transferred to a higher level for continued treatment.

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