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Staying Safe During the Festive Season
In the upcoming season of holly and jolly sentiments like Yi Peng (Loy Krathong Festival), Christmas, or even New Year's. Also, enjoy our last day of the year by spending time with our loved ones. The first and most important thing to do is to stay safe.
Accidents are more likely to occur over the holiday season, according to statistical research. And the most common incidents include car accidents, falls from great heights, and sports, all of which result in a minor injury or wound. However, if the incision is too huge and bleeding heavily, we should remain calm and get ourselves or the patient to a specialist as soon as possible!
Someone may believe that an "Open Fracture" is a huge wound with visible white bone that has pierced the body. However, we may not see the bone, so other symptoms, such as the patient's inability to move their body, some parts of their body are distorted, or if they can still drive, should be observed. A team of expert doctors can be reached at the Trauma Center of Excellence, Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai, or Call us at 1719 for our 24/7 emergency ambulance service.
If there is a wound, especially an "Open Fracture," the chance of infection can rise to 30%, depending on the degree and contamination of the wounds, if the patient has been left in it for too long. Furthermore, being in excruciating pain may increase the chance of infection, since bacteria are more likely to enter the body, destroy numerous organs, and move into the circulation, causing blood poisoning, which is lethal!
Initially, the physicians will diagnose, then provide antibiotics straight into a vein, a tetanus vaccination, clean the area, and do surgery as soon as possible. Furthermore, to prevent discomfort and infection, Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai can operate within 6 hours of the patient's arrival. With a timed treatment standard, it won't take long. The orthopedic surgeon will assess and diagnose symptoms, as well as the severity, contamination, and dirtiness of the wound. There are two circumstances where open fracture surgery is required.
- To begin, if the patient has been hurt in a little accident and has a minor wound that is not too unclean. The surgeon can operate and place an internal fixation device at the same time, without the need for an anesthetic, and can do it quickly.
- In the second scenario, the patient is hurt in a violent accident and has a huge, unclean wound. The surgeon will contemplate surgery and will apply an external fixation device as a first step. When a wound heals, the swelling of the tissue decreases. As a result, an internal bone splint operation can be done subsequently.
Orthopedic Surgery Specialty
The Orthopedic Center of Excellence | Bangkok Hospital Chiang Mai
