Fireworks Fun Gone Wrong: What's Really Happening?

Fireworks light up the sky during holidays, but they're also lighting up emergency rooms. Injuries from fireworks have been on the rise in the U. S. since 2012. A recent study looked at firework-related injuries from 2016 to 2021. It found that most injuries happen around New Year's and Independence Day. Hands are the most common body part to get hurt, with 90% of injuries happening there. Faces are the second most injured area. Half of the injured people had been drinking alcohol, and 40% had other drugs in their system. Methamphetamine was the most common drug found.The study also found that having alcohol or drugs in the system didn't make the injuries more severe. This is important for hospitals to know so they can be ready for these kinds of injuries. It's also a reminder for people to be careful with fireworks, especially during holidays. This study shows that firework injuries are a real problem. It's not just about the fireworks themselves, but also about how people are using them. Maybe it's time to think about safer ways to celebrate.