In order to surpass the previous record of 5,000 people trained in the Coimbatore district, the district administration of Thoothukudi set a new record on Monday by providing trauma care training to 6,148 volunteers and students on the occasion of “World Trauma Care Day.”
District Collector K. Senthil Raj opened the training session by saying that the government had planned to train 5,000 government employees, volunteers, and students in each district with the goal of immediately providing trauma care to anyone being hurt in accidents or natural calamities. Following the achievement of this goal by the Coimbatore district, the Thoothukudi district provided this training to 6,148 individuals, including NCC members, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Indian Red Cross volunteers, school and college students, teachers, professors, government employees, and members of the general public who volunteered to participate.
“If we happen to see an accident victim, we should give the first-aid on-the-spot to save the victim’s life for which this training will come in handy. Since the State Government has made it clear that the ‘Good Samaritans’ should not be harassed, anyone can help the victims of accidents and natural calamities,” Dr. Senthil Raj.
“We should not give water to the victims even though they would be asking for it. The injured victim should be shifted for further treatment as per the techniques taught during the training session, which will avoid the aggravation of injuries, especially fractures. Those who have breathing trouble after the mishap should be given artificial breathing until he or she is shifted to the nearest hospital in an ambulance. If needed, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) should be given. We should take a vow to save at least a life during our lifetime by properly undergoing this training,” Dr. Senthil Raj said.
An awareness short film was screened on the occasion.
Corporation Commissioner T. Charusree, Superintendent of Police L. Balaji Saravanan and Mayor Jegan Periyasamy were present.
