During the Independence Day holiday, CHI Health reported treating over 36 fireworks-related injuries in emergency rooms in Lincoln and Omaha. The injuries included burns, lacerations, and contusions, with a focus on the eyes, face, and hands of patients ranging in age from young children to older adults.
Emergency room staff and trauma teams are urging the public to exercise caution when handling fireworks to prevent injuries. Following the instructions on the packaging is the simplest way to avoid accidents, according to the Nebraska Safety Council.
To avoid injury during this holiday season, it’s important for everyone to follow safety guidelines when handling fireworks. The Nebraska Safety Council advises that following the instructions on the packaging is the best way to avoid accidents. It’s also important for individuals of all ages to exercise caution when lighting fireworks and to keep a safe distance from them.
CHI Health has reported treating over 36 fireworks-related injuries during the Independence Day holiday in emergency rooms in Lincoln and Omaha. The injuries included burns, lacerations, and contusions, with a focus on the eyes, face, and hands of patients ranging in age from young children to older adults. To prevent such incidents from happening again this year, it’s crucial for everyone to follow safety guidelines when handling fireworks.