Ahmedabad: Emergency cases, including burns, up more than 10% for three days of Diwali celebrations in Gujarat compared to normal days, according to a report released on Sundays.
The case of an emergency call was conducted for 108 ambulances between 4 and 6 November, when the country celebrated Diwali, Gujarati’s new year, and Bhai Dooj, also recorded a 6% increase compared to three days of last year’s celebration, in accordance with the analysis carried out by GVK emergency management and research institutions (Emri).
GVK-Emri operates 108 ambulances in the state in the public-private partnership model.
It recorded 11,756 emergency cases for three days, compared with 3,546 calls on normal days (or 10,638 cases in three normal days), the report said.
Trauma cases and vehicle and non-vehicle spasms are among those who witnessed the increase, he said.
According to the report, burns of burns witnessed an increase of 185% (20 cases) in Diwali, 129% (16 cases) in Gujarati’s new year, and 157% (18 cases) in Bhai DOOJ, compared to normal days when seven Such cases are reported on average.
Trauma after falling from the height and the case of physical attacks also witnessed a three-day increase, he said.
Compared to normal days, non-vehicle trauma (including injury due to burns, falling and physical attacks) witnessed the increase in Diwali, New Year and Bhai DOOJ with almost 36.6% (403 cases), 78.3% (526 cases ), and 2526%), and 25.42% (1,299 cases), respectively, compared to those reported in normal days, show analysis.
While the number of cases of emergency sees up, it is not as high as an approximate by the agency.
Compared to the overall estimate of 13,440 cases for three days of celebration, the actual amount was limited to 11,756, or 12.5% lower, the report said.
Emergency cases up more than 10% during Diwali: Report
