Karpagam Hospital's Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care conducted the "Ambulance Pilots Meet 2026" in Palakkad, training 50 ambulance personnel in Basic Life Support and trauma care. Senior police officials inaugurated the program, emphasizing emergency response coordination.
Coimbatore: Karpagam Hospital, through its Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, organized the "Ambulance Pilots Meet 2026" along with a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) and Trauma Care Training Program for ambulance pilots and emergency transport personnel from Palakkad district.
The program was inaugurated by Abbas Ali, Inspector of Police, Town South Police Station, Palakkad, and A.K. Faizal, Sub Inspector of Police, Traffic Enforcement Wing, Palakkad. Both officers highlighted the vital role ambulance personnel play in saving lives during emergencies and road traffic accidents, stressing the need for enhanced coordination between police and emergency medical services.
Colonel Dr. Venkatesan, Medical Director, Karpagam Hospital, chaired the event alongside Dr. S. Akhilan, Head – Critical Care Services, Karpagam Hospital. The program saw enthusiastic participation from approximately 50 ambulance pilots from across Palakkad district, representing various emergency medical services.
The training session focused on hands-on practical skills in Basic Life Support (BLS) and trauma care management. Participants were trained in critical emergency response techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, hemorrhage control, and proper patient handling during transport. The interactive training modules were designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities and improve pre-hospital patient care standards.
Following the comprehensive training session, certificates were distributed to all participants in recognition of their successful completion of the program. The initiative underscored the critical importance of timely emergency care and coordinated trauma response in improving patient survival rates during life-threatening situations.
Speaking at the event, the medical experts emphasized that the "golden hour" in trauma care is crucial, and well-trained ambulance personnel can significantly impact patient outcomes. The program aims to create a network of skilled emergency responders who can provide quality pre-hospital care, effectively bridging the gap between accident scenes and hospital emergency departments.
Karpagam Hospital reiterated its commitment to community healthcare education and capacity building among frontline emergency responders, recognizing them as essential partners in the emergency care ecosystem.
The program was inaugurated by Abbas Ali, Inspector of Police, Town South Police Station, Palakkad, and A.K. Faizal, Sub Inspector of Police, Traffic Enforcement Wing, Palakkad. Both officers highlighted the vital role ambulance personnel play in saving lives during emergencies and road traffic accidents, stressing the need for enhanced coordination between police and emergency medical services.
Colonel Dr. Venkatesan, Medical Director, Karpagam Hospital, chaired the event alongside Dr. S. Akhilan, Head – Critical Care Services, Karpagam Hospital. The program saw enthusiastic participation from approximately 50 ambulance pilots from across Palakkad district, representing various emergency medical services.
The training session focused on hands-on practical skills in Basic Life Support (BLS) and trauma care management. Participants were trained in critical emergency response techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, hemorrhage control, and proper patient handling during transport. The interactive training modules were designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities and improve pre-hospital patient care standards.
Following the comprehensive training session, certificates were distributed to all participants in recognition of their successful completion of the program. The initiative underscored the critical importance of timely emergency care and coordinated trauma response in improving patient survival rates during life-threatening situations.
Speaking at the event, the medical experts emphasized that the "golden hour" in trauma care is crucial, and well-trained ambulance personnel can significantly impact patient outcomes. The program aims to create a network of skilled emergency responders who can provide quality pre-hospital care, effectively bridging the gap between accident scenes and hospital emergency departments.
Karpagam Hospital reiterated its commitment to community healthcare education and capacity building among frontline emergency responders, recognizing them as essential partners in the emergency care ecosystem.