First hour of a medical emergency is called the golden hour. Proper first-aid given during this period is crucial, as it can save lives. Elucidating its importance, a training programme was organised by Times NIE in collaboration with Sterling Hospital recently. Teachers and students representing 16 schools from the city participated in this programme.
The event kicked off with a presentation on first-aid. What do you when a person is choking or how do you treat a dehydrated person? Dr Irsaan Trivedi answered these questions from students outlining dos and don'ts of first-aid.
Talking about the need for such drives, Divine Buds School teacher Rajesh Pareira said, "People have many myths about dealing with medical emergencies. Such events are eye openers which help us understand the facts."
Jay Mehta, a class IX student from Doon International School shared a similar view. "As children, we keep getting hurt often. This information will help me deal with it when there is no adult around. Now, I feel more equipped to handle emergency situations," he said.
Chandramauli Rawal, chief medical administrator, Sterling Hospital outlined the need for such initiatives. "Many times teachers are ill-equipped to handle medical pinches in schools. Also, if untrained people give first aid, it can worsen the injury. Right information can go a long way in saving lives at schools and homes, till patient is attended to by a medical expert," said Rawal.
Participating schools included Reubs School, Pragati Primary & High School, Hebron School, Doon International School, Divine Buds School, Best Primary School, Brams English School, Vedant International Primary & Secondary, Sarvogyam, Sr CG High School, Blue Bell, Don Bosco, Sharda Mandir Vinay Mandir (Gujarati & English medium).
The event kicked off with a presentation on first-aid. What do you when a person is choking or how do you treat a dehydrated person? Dr Irsaan Trivedi answered these questions from students outlining dos and don'ts of first-aid.
Talking about the need for such drives, Divine Buds School teacher Rajesh Pareira said, "People have many myths about dealing with medical emergencies. Such events are eye openers which help us understand the facts."
Jay Mehta, a class IX student from Doon International School shared a similar view. "As children, we keep getting hurt often. This information will help me deal with it when there is no adult around. Now, I feel more equipped to handle emergency situations," he said.
Chandramauli Rawal, chief medical administrator, Sterling Hospital outlined the need for such initiatives. "Many times teachers are ill-equipped to handle medical pinches in schools. Also, if untrained people give first aid, it can worsen the injury. Right information can go a long way in saving lives at schools and homes, till patient is attended to by a medical expert," said Rawal.
Participating schools included Reubs School, Pragati Primary & High School, Hebron School, Doon International School, Divine Buds School, Best Primary School, Brams English School, Vedant International Primary & Secondary, Sarvogyam, Sr CG High School, Blue Bell, Don Bosco, Sharda Mandir Vinay Mandir (Gujarati & English medium).
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