The story of the second accident’s victim is more terrifying than anything anyone could imagine. “If you’re curious and would like to make a difference, please join us because I promise, it will change your life as well.” Unfortunately for the victims, the first was not enough to improve safety measures. The video linked to the first picture talks about shown photos that look to be the same person later in the healing process, it’s crazy to see them healed up. 12 Never apply ice or your compress directly to the burn, since this will damage the skin. Burn victim and suspension systems to allow for procedures. Apply the compress for 10-15 minutes, wait for 30 minutes, and then reapply for 10-15 minutes. The only facility of this kind between Seattle and Sacramento, our center is a national leader in burn care, as verified by the American Burn Association and. “Helping burned children changed my life forever and for the better,” Dr. If cold water isn’t an option, use a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a towel.

The organization also runs year-round burn prevention campaigns and trains other healthcare professionals to treat burn victims. The burned interior and exterior (right) of the station wagon that was discovered following the disappearance of three civil rights activists. Today, COANIQUEM has treated over 100,000 children across South America and the Caribbean. Rojas-Zegers to start COANIQUEM, an organization that provides free, comprehensive rehabilitation for young burn victims. But in the end, he was able to successfully treat this young girl. He knew it would be a long, hard process for young children, rehabilitation can take up to 15 years. “I decided I wouldn’t take ‘No’ for an answer, and set out instead to find a way to treat this child no matter what it would take,” Dr. His colleagues told him that there was “no hope for someone like her.” This young girl received treatment at COANIQUEM. women and children in an instant condemning thousands more to slow, agonizing deaths from burns and radiation sickness in the months and years to come. To heal, the girl needed expensive long-term care however, she came from a poor family. Jorge Rojas-Zegers discovered 30 years ago when he met a young patient with a severe burn injury. Rojas-Zegers with three of COANIQUEM’s young patients And of course the picture of Father Judge that I’m in is there. Unfortunately, most families cannot afford this long and expensive treatment, leaving young burn victims to carry physical and psychological injuries for the rest of their lives. One guy I went down there with, he’s like, ‘Oh, they’re jumping. These children especially require long-term treatment and care since scar tissue does not grow like normal skin. 70 percent of these children are under the age of five. In Chile – where his program, COANIQUEM, is located – 80,000 children suffer from burn injuries every year. In Northwest Argentina – where he is training a medical team to care for burn victims – 8,000 children suffer from burn injuries every year. Jorge Rojas-Zegers knows firsthand how often children are injured by burns, and how debilitating it can be. This Doctor is Helping Young Burn Victims Lead Normal Livesĭr.

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