Oct 8 – Update on the condition of the 14-year-old girl who was involved in the fire on a school bus. All of her burn wounds are improving and responding to treatment. Her mood is stable, she is more relaxed, and she is sleeping.
Statement from the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services, regarding a 14-year-old female patient who was involved in a fire on a school bus (Issue 6)
Following the incident of a 14-year-old Thai female patient who was injured in a school bus accident involving students from Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School in Uthai Thani Province, which caught fire on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road inbound on October 1, 2024, and was admitted to the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services.
From the treatment examination on October 8, 2024, it was found that the symptoms have improved. All burn wounds have improved, responded to treatment, no infection was found, no problems with joint stiffness, and both hands and arms c
an be used normally. The results of the mental evaluation, the patient has a stable mood, is more relaxed, and can sleep. The psychiatric team will continue to evaluate the patient’s and relatives’ mental health and follow up on the symptoms periodically.
In summary, the treatment results were satisfactory to the medical team. However, treatment of injuries from fire accidents requires time to heal and restore both the body and mind.
Thank you for your concern for the health of the children. The medical team and nurses of the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, Department of Medical Services will provide full care for the children. 411.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency