The victim sustained a laceration to her lower jaw. Emergency medical team No. 503, led by paramedic Cherepaninets, provided first aid at the scene and transported the woman on a stretcher to the Mizhhiria District Hospital.
A serious household accident occurred in the Mizhhiria district while the victim was performing household chores. A 25-year-old local resident sustained a serious facial injury as a result of careless handling of a running chainsaw while cutting firewood.
The “Transcarpathian Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine” reported on the provision of emergency medical care and the patient’s hospitalization.
Emergency Care by Paramedics and Hospitalization
Upon receiving the emergency call, Emergency Medical Service Team No. 503, led by paramedic Y. V. Cherepaninets, immediately responded to the scene:
- Diagnosed injuries: During the initial examination, specialists noted a deep laceration on the 25-year-old woman’s face in the area of the lower jaw;
- Medical response at the scene: The emergency medical team quickly stopped the bleeding, administered pain relief, applied a sterile aseptic dressing, and stabilized the patient’s condition;
- Transportation to the hospital: After providing first aid, the woman was carefully transferred to a stretcher and hospitalized at the Mizhhiria District Hospital for surgical treatment of the wound, further examination, and treatment.
Police Report and Safety Guidelines
Medical personnel reported the serious household injury to law enforcement authorities in accordance with established procedures so that the circumstances of the incident could be documented.
Rescue workers and doctors once again warn local residents: a chainsaw is a highly dangerous tool, especially when cutting wood in a home setting. When working, it is essential to strictly follow safety procedures, hold the tool firmly with both hands, avoid cutting with the end of the guide bar (to prevent kickback), and always wear a protective face shield or safety goggles.
Source: Transcarpathian Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine (103 Zakarpattia).
