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A hospital in Taitung is now asking patients to take a shower before seeing a doctor. That is, if they are seeking medical attention for burns they suffered while attending local Lantern Festival events such as the Bombing of Master Handan. The event consists of hoisting a person bare-chested on a platform and hurling lit firecrackers at them, which unsurprisingly results in dozens of visits to the doctor every year. Let’s hear more.

Wu Pei-shan
Taitung MacKay Memorial Hospital
You should use running water to rinse the injured areas for 20 to 30 minutes to lower the temperature and get rid of any dirt or debris. Giving it a quick wash gets rid of any bits that pose a risk of infection. In previous years, we’ve had between 10 and 20 people coming every evening. Of course, if they are brought over by emergency dispatchers, they go through triage like everyone else. We’re most concerned about burns in the nose and mouth. Burns on the rest of the body often aren’t as bad as you might imagine, but burns in the face and respiratory tract could be life-threatening.

There’s still several days of firecracker battles left, as the Bombing of Master Handan will last until March 7. If you’re going to watch the explosive spectacle and would rather save yourself a trip to the hospital, make sure you protect yourself. Wearing cotton clothing where possible and keeping goggles on can minimize the chance of a nasty burn.

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