When he pulled out his charging phone, a 7-year-old boy suffered severe burns to his hands, swelling, scalds, and was hospitalized in the emergency room.
On June 20, doctors at Vietnam – Sweden Uong Bi Hospital said the child was hospitalized with swollen hands, blisters, and pain, and was diagnosed with first and second degree burns.
The doctor treated the wound, cut out the damage, and bandaged the wound. However, children are at risk of finger necrosis due to severe burns and need further monitoring.
Phone charging devices often have a voltage converter, with a very low voltage output, rarely causing shock. However, if the plug is exposed, a faulty plug can still be dangerous.
The doctor recommends that families unplug the charger from the electrical outlet when not in use, and the electrical outlet must have a protective cover. Do not let your child play with the phone while it is charging. Place the charging phone out of reach of children, making sure the charging cord is properly connected to the power source.
When a child unfortunately suffers an electrical burn, the family needs to separate the victim from the power source as quickly as possible.
If the child’s circulation stops, an adult should quickly and properly perform external chest compressions and call for medical assistance. Families should only move to a medical facility when the child has received initial first aid.
Do not apply ice, ointment or anything else to the burn, just clean it and cover it with gauze.