Hospitals across Pachhwadoon will operate on emergency alert during Diwali, with reserved beds, additional medical staff and adequate medicines arranged for patients injured in accidents, burns or fire-related incidents.

The plan covers the sub-divisional hospital, primary health centres and private hospitals in the area. Emergency departments will have sufficient healthcare workers, while separate beds will be kept available for urgent cases. Intensive care and operation theatre services can also be provided if required.

Treatment and referral arrangements

Dr. Pratap Singh, Chief Medical Superintendent of the sub-divisional hospital, said instructions had been issued to ensure adequate medicines at all government hospitals in Pachhwadoon. He said strict action would follow if negligence was found.

Patients injured in a Diwali accident will initially be treated at the sub-divisional hospital. Those needing more advanced care will be referred to a higher centre. Medicines and dressing materials have also been arranged for emergency treatment.

Doctors from ophthalmology, ENT, orthopaedics and other departments will remain available during the festival, according to Dr. Narendra Chauhan. Their presence is intended to support treatment for eye injuries, burns, fractures and other injuries linked to celebrations.

Burns and injuries remain a festival risk

Burn injuries are among the most common emergencies reported during Diwali. More than 150 such cases reached hospitals in Pachhwadoon last year, with injuries caused by lamps reported more often than those caused by firecrackers.

Firecrackers also caused injuries to the hands and other parts of the body. The emergency arrangements are therefore intended to ensure that patients receive prompt first treatment and are referred onward when necessary.

Safety and first aid guidance

Residents have been advised to keep water or a fire extinguisher nearby while lighting lamps. Cotton clothing is safer than synthetic fabric, and lamps and candles should be placed on stable, secure surfaces.

If someone is burned, the injured area should be held under cool running water for 20 minutes. Ice should not be applied. Clothing stuck to the wound should not be pulled away, and medical help should be sought immediately.

People should not apply creams or medicines without a doctor's advice. Early medical assessment is especially important when burns involve the eyes, hands or other sensitive areas, although the available arrangements cover a wider range of festival injuries.

Conclusion

Pachhwadoon hospitals will keep emergency beds, medicines, supplies and medical staff ready during Diwali. Burn or injury patients will receive initial care locally and be referred to a higher centre when necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which hospitals will remain on alert during Diwali?

Sub-divisional hospitals, primary health centres and private hospitals across Pachhwadoon will remain on alert.

Q. Will emergency beds be available?

Yes. Separate beds have been reserved for emergency patients.

Q. Will medicines be available at government hospitals?

Instructions have been issued to ensure adequate medicines at all government hospitals in Pachhwadoon.

Q. What happens if a patient needs advanced treatment?

The patient will receive initial treatment at the sub-divisional hospital and may be referred to a higher centre when necessary.

Q. Which specialist departments will have doctors available?

Doctors from ophthalmology, ENT, orthopaedics and other departments will be available during the festival.

Q. What should be done immediately after a burn?

Cool running water should be poured over the burned area for 20 minutes. Ice should not be used.

Q. Should stuck clothing be removed from a burn?

No. Clothing stuck to the burned area should not be forcibly removed.

Q. What safety measures are advised while lighting lamps?

People should keep water or a fire extinguisher nearby, wear cotton clothing and place lamps or candles on stable surfaces.