In Lviv region, at St. Nicholas Hospital, a two-year-old girl named Zlata is being treated for burns she suffered ahead of the New Year. Zlata, as often happens with small children, accidentally burned herself while trying to hold a cup of hot tea, resulting in severe damage to her right arm and chest with a total area affected of 5% of her body.
The consequence of this unfortunate incident has been regular bandage changes, which are done several times a week. Since her hospitalization, Zlata has already undergone ten such procedures. Treating a large burn area requires special attention and proper medical support, as there is a high risk of infection and other complications.
First aid for burns includes cleaning the wound, disinfecting it, and using antiseptics to prevent the development of infection. The next important stage is the application of medications and ointments with healing and pain-relieving properties. The final stage involves special dressings, which help maintain the burn in a moist environment, promoting faster healing.
National internships and international experience exchange through the Burn Care Alliance project under the auspices of the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine help Lviv burn specialists enhance their skills and use modern techniques in treating and caring for burn patients.