Dr. Rob Bessler

Bottom line, they are explosives," says Rob Bessler, MD, an ARMC board certified emergency physician.
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"Alcohol and fireworks are a bad combination that leads to poor judgment," says Dr. Bessler."Unfortunately, we see the results of that lethal twosome far too often in the Emergency Department." Make sure you have adequate adult supervision. Read the directions beforehand."Patients who have been burned by fireworks tell me they didn't know when it was going off because they didn't read the directions," says Dr. Bessler.
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When you have a burn, Rob Bessler, MD, an emergency physician at ARMC, has this advice: Do not apply ice!

"There is a misconception that icing a burn is good, but it actually decreases blood flow to the area, which prevents healing," says Dr. Bessler."Instead, apply a wet cloth to the burn area."

If the burn blisters or involves the face or hands, seek immediate treatment, says Dr. Bessler.

More Space for ARMC's Emergency Department If you need emergency treatment for a cut or burn or other injury, Auburn Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department is ready.ARMC's Emergency Department recently doubled in size and is equipped with 21 individual patient rooms to meet community needs.It is a Level III Trauma Center.

"Our ER staff is committed to patient satisfaction and we pride ourselves on excellent care and a comfortable environment," says Rob Bessler, MD.