health
diciembre 29, 2025
Lo que faltaba: quemaduras por líquidos calientes tienen saturados los servicios hospitalarios en Antioquia
Es una pesadilla la que vive Antioquia en cuanto a salud pública este diciembre. Además de los lesionados por pólvora que romperán récord consolidando...
TL;DR
- Antioquia faces a public health crisis with a high number of burn victims in December.
- 133 people sustained burns in the first three weeks of December, with 58 from hot liquids and 22 from fireworks.
- Victims of hot liquid burns have slightly decreased this year, particularly among minors, due to preventive strategies and sanctions.
- The burn unit for adults and minors is at full capacity, limiting the network's ability to handle new emergencies.
- Hospitals may extend their capacity to 150% to manage potential increases in cases during New Year's Eve and Day.
- Recommended first aid for hot liquid burns includes pouring water on the wound and covering it with a clean sheet.
- Authorities advise against applying home remedies or creams to burns.
- Preventive measures include constant supervision of children, keeping them away from heat sources, and avoiding alcohol consumption near hot liquids.