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Work on the trauma unit is underway as part of the Prime Minister’s golden quadrilateral project where hospitals across the country have been identified to set up trauma centres to manage road accident victims. “Sassoon has received the initial instalment of Rs 60 lakh and 40 posts will be advertised for the trauma care unit,” said Bharadwaj. “The total project cost is around Rs 5 crore and the other instalments will cover the cost of equipment.”

Enhancing patient safety and providing immediate care for the trauma victims,the in charge of emergency surgical and orthopaedic units Dr Vandana Dubey and Dr Girish Bartakke respectively brought together their team of doctors. According to Bartakke there were 32 patients,students and teachers and while a majority were discharged after treating minor fractures,surgical intervention was necessitated only in a few people who were badly hurt. However,all of them were traumatised by the fall and had to be re-assured that they were alright.

Dubey also pointed out that efficient coordination among the entire team members was essential to manage the patients. A few had head injuries while some had fractures. After the initial examination they were shifted to Ward number 2,where portable x-ray machines were used to diagnose the extent of their injuries. “We did not require ventilation as most of the patients were stabilised,” said Bharadwaj,adding,“We had our entire trauma management squad members ready to provide the emergency medical service.”