National Hand Surgery Day today Rapid treatment minimises effects of injury
As the National Hand Surgery Day will be observed on August 23 a private hospital is organising a series of events to spread awareness on the issueDr Ravi Mahajan Chief Plastic Microvascular and Reconstructive Surgeon at Amandeep Hospital would be delivering a talk on Management of Hand Injuries to hand surgeons of Odisha at a webinar organised by AIIMS BhubaneshwarDr Mahajan who is president of the Indian Society for Surgery of Hand ISSH said Rapid and accurate initial evaluation and treatment can minimise the long-term effects of the injuryA series of interactive sessions with rural medical officers and industrial workers have also been scheduled in the coming week he addedDr Amandeep Kaur director of the hospital said The role of quality healthcare and competent doctors is crucial to saving the lives of those injured
Tribune News ServiceAmritsar August 22With many people especially industrial and farm workers losing or injuring their hand due to accidents while working on machines need is felt for educating health workers and general public about the treatment options for preventing disabilityAs the National Hand Surgery Day will be observed on August 23 a private hospital is organising a series of events to spread awareness on the issueDr Ravi Mahajan Chief Plastic Microvascular and Reconstructive Surgeon at Amandeep Hospital would be delivering a talk on Management of Hand Injuries to hand surgeons of Odisha at a webinar organised by AIIMS BhubaneshwarDr Mahajan who is president of the Indian Society for Surgery of Hand ISSH said Rapid and accurate initial evaluation and treatment can minimise the long-term effects of the injury Therefore it is important to spread awareness about the kind of first-aid that must be given to a patient suffering from a hand injury before he can be treated by a hand surgeonHe added that those health workers responding at the accidents sites should be trained for controlling blood loss splinting at the site of accident and the need for immediate medical care A series of interactive sessions with rural medical officers and industrial workers have also been scheduled in the coming week he addedDr Amandeep Kaur director of the hospital said The role of quality healthcare and competent doctors is crucial to saving the lives of those injured Any form of disability can deeply impact an individuals life
