Can We Save Lives of Trauma Victims with a Primary Assessment?

Jul 16, 2019 Dr. Priyanky Bordoloi, Head Emergency Services, Paras Hospitals Panchkula

With regard to emergency trauma care, a few minutes can mean the difference between life and death. The first hour of definitive medical care is “golden hour” (the hour in which if we resuscitate the patient we may prevent death). The primary survey is designed to assess and treat any life-threatening injuries quickly. The main […]

Internal bleeding due to trauma

Oct 27, 2017 Dr. Asif Iqbal, Casualty Medical Officer, Paras Global Hospital, Darbhanga

Internal bleeding happens to be the most serious result of a trauma. Generally, the bleeding happens due to obvious injuries which may need immediate medical attention. Internal bleeding can also take place post a less serious trauma or be delayed by some hours or some days. Some internal bleeding because of trauma can stop by […]

Road Safety – Drivers Should be trained

May 03, 2016 Dr. Gautam Rambabu Prasad, Consultant - Spine Surgery, Paras HMRI Hospital, Patna

India loses 1 life every 4 minutes in a road accident. Factors responsible include- bad road conditions, improper road engineering, poor traffic sense, irresponsible driving, lack of awareness of traffic rules, absence of strict laws for offenders. Many factors rest with the government/ civic bodies, but an important modifiable factor – driver of vehicle – […]

Stay Alive- Don’t Drink And Drive

Apr 27, 2016 Paras Hospitals, Gurgaon

India has become a leading country in case of fatalities due to most road traffic accidents in world. Road Safety is now prime national concern due to its magnitude & gravity and the consequent negative impact on public health & economy. Road traffic fatalities result in deaths ,disabilities and hospitalizations with severe socio-economic costs . […]