RAMAIAH MEMORIAL HOSPITL STRENGTHENS FIRST RESPONDER PREPAREDNESS TO SAVE LIVES IN PLATINUM 10 MINUTES ON WORLD TRAUMA DAY.

Nearly18% of the 3340 road accidents reported in Bengaluru between January & July 2026 were classified as fatal,highlighting the importance of timely emergency response at accident sites. In trauma ,the first 10 minutes -The platinum 10 minutes-decide survival.Recognising the critical role of those who reach an injured person before medical teams arrive.Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH)  marked World trauma Day 2026 by conducting "BE FIRST" -Basic Emergency First Aid Integrated Responder Skill training", A hands on training programme for over 100 + first responders.Organised under the theme "Building a safer future with Trauma Care",the initiative aimed to equip participants with practical skills to respond safely & appropriately to trauma emergencies. The first person at an accident site is usually not a doctor,but a policeman or home guard  a passerby ,red cross volunteers & Fire emergency services.The programme brought together first responders to empower them to provide safe medical care at the site before ambulance arrives.

The training covered practical aspects of trauma response -like understanding the nature & mechanism of injuries,immediate bleeding control,splinting & bandaging,handling head injuries,rapid & safe shifting of trauma victims & safe helmet removal.The programme was graced by Dr.P.R.S. Chetan,GallantryShaurya Medal Awardee,Officer commanding (Head Qrs.&Ops),& State Nodal OfficerCivil Defence,Office of the Director General of Police  as the Chief Guest, Dr.M.S.Rajesh,MC Member- Indian red Cross Society & CEO of National Association of Blind,Karnataka,as the Guest of Honor, along with senior leadership & medical experts from Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH),Dr.Aruna C Ramesh,HOD,& Senior consultant ,Dept.of Emergency Medicine,RMH,led the clinical training alongside the hospital's medical team.

Dr.Madan S Gaekwad, COO,Ramaiah Memorial Hospital,said," Through "Be First" we are taking essential emergency response knowledge beyond the hospital & strengthening preparedness among those who may be first to assist during emergency,where timely action & appropriate assistance can support the patient's journey to definitive medical care". Dr.Aruna C.Ramesh said," In Trauma,the response at the scene needs to be both quick and correct ".