An ordinary day at the powerhouse became a potentially fatal experience for Ram Sharma, 57, who works as an electrician at Zakhama Military Station in Kohima region of Nagaland. He had deep second-degree burns that covered 16 percent of his upper body as a result of electrical flares. In a nearly critical condition, Ram Sharma was sent right away to the Military Hospital in Zakhama, where his burn burns were isolated to avoid infection. The professional team of Army physicians, nurses, and paramedics then engaged in a war of endurance, medical accuracy, and pure grit. Ram Sharma was treated with antibiotics and silver-based bandages at first, but when the patient did not improve, more research showed that a serious bacterial infection had developed.
High-grade antibiotics and sophisticated dressings containing collagen and mupirocin were used to intensify the treatment even more. Following that, the Hydrocolloid Therapy and Skin Substitution were started with extreme accuracy, surpassing the Military Hospital’s and its physicians’ technical skills and mandate. Patience and close observation were required at every stage. The Army medical staff took extra care to protect vital sensory organs including the nose, ears, and eyes to stop any more infections. Regular glycerin-based bandages and calming coconut oil applications also helped to minimize scarring.
