Disaster Preparedness in Action: RML Hospital's High-Intensity Mock Drill
RML Hospital conducted a high-intensity mock drill to simulate handling 40 bomb blast victims. It tested the hospital's preparedness, response coordination, and critical care. The drill included various departments and ended with a debriefing session. A report for enhancing trauma care systems will follow.
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A high-intensity mock drill simulating the handling of 40 bomb blast victims was conducted at RML Hospital on Wednesday. This exercise aimed to evaluate the hospital's preparedness and response coordination in the event of a mass casualty incident.
According to RML Hospital medical superintendent Dr Ajay Shukla, the simulation involved detailed clinical scenarios, including traumatic amputations and severe burns, ensuring a comprehensive examination of the hospital's critical care capabilities. Each fictional victim needed multidisciplinary intervention from various departments such as emergency medicine and neurosurgery.
Following the drill, a debriefing session was held with faculty and emergency response stakeholders to review management protocols. A report highlighting system improvements is being prepared, reflecting RML Hospital's commitment to disaster preparedness and trauma care enhancement.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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