‘Now, in old age, I do regret not having a child,’ Romila Thapar said. ‘I don’t regret not having a formal husband. I do regret not having a child – I would love to have a sort of continuity.’
Must-read profile of the celebrated academic by @rkarnad. https://t.co/0ISmMmQ2qd
Dept of Trauma Surgery successfully conducted inaugural Trauma First Responder Programme (TFRP) under the aegis of the Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC) on 12th Feb 2026, in collaboration with Dept of Hospital Management Studies and Staff Training & Development.
@traumadocsINDIA
#Trauma #TraumaCare #FirstResponders
📒📚A nuanced understanding of traumatic pneumoperitoneum can reduce negative laparotomies and support safe observation in appropriate patients. 🚨🚑
🔗Read full article here:
https://t.co/LsJpQgQa0T
Very Worrying Trend, Time to declare Road DEATHs as Public Health Emergency... In 2024, India lost 485 LIVEs DAILY in road crashes. My report in @timesofindia@UNRSC@MORTHIndia@HMOIndia@MoHFW_INDIA must come together rather than depending on few NGOs.
https://t.co/2NFBmFdXbG
Special training programme for hospital housekeeping staff - 'First Responder in Trauma' - held on #WorldTraumaDay (Oct 17) by Dept of Trauma Surgery. Trauma Care team discuss trauma biomechanics (how physical force and other kinds of impact can cause injury to the body); simple, but critical #FirstAid, and measures to prevent #RoadTrafficInjuries.
According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, in 2023, road crashes in India claimed about 1.73 lakh lives and caused injuries to 4.63 lakh people. https://t.co/cReayfd4KB
Skill stations (practice areas) conducted on key #TraumaCare practices: airway management (ensuring there are no difficulties breathing); haemorrhage (loss of blood) control and safe #patient transport.
#FirstResponders
#LIVES2025 Hot Topics Session
1. SOFA-2: updated organ dysfunction score
➡️ 3.34M ICU patients in 9 countries
➡️ 6 systems retained with modern supports incl ECMO
➡️ AUROC ~0.79–0.81 for ICU mortality, slightly better than SOFA-1
CCR Journal Watch
https://t.co/Sp06oA6IDG
When the clock is ticking and the abdomen’s open —
Do the _damage control_ principles still hold?
This Sunday, find out how trauma wisdom saves lives beyond trauma.
🔗 Join Live: https://t.co/5yvaRqdklW
💻 ID: 768 610 1961 | Passcode:ISTAC
#TACGrandRounds#ISTAC#traumasurgery
Today, on World Trauma Day, we honour the countless healthcare professionals, first responders, and institutions dedicated to saving lives every moment — from the roadside to the operating room.
Trauma remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide.
The Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC) proudly announces the launch of its official journal —
🩺 Journal of Injury and Acute Care (JOIAC)
Published by Scientific Scholar
🖋 Now accepting submissions for upcoming issues!
Submit at:
🔗 https://t.co/uQsin7Trka
🚨 ISTAC TAC Grand Rounds 🚨
🩺 Interactive Series on Trauma & Acute Care
✨ In continuation of our popular series, we are bringing the 6th Edition of TAC Grand Rounds!
🔗 Join Zoom meeting: https://t.co/HOUfjfACob
Advanced #TraumaCare for Nurses (ATCN) student course by dept of #TraumaSurgery
📍Paul Brand Building, CMC Vellore Town Campus
🗓️25-27 Sept
Focus on teaching practical skills including initial assessment, airway management, management of various types of trauma etc.
Contact for regn:
📞04172 224627 / 04172 224626
📧[email protected]
8th Annual Trauma Anesthesia meeting at Advance Trauma Centre #PGIMER
Featuring 1st ever masterclass on Blood mn in Trauma ..collaborating with Transfusion med deptt !!
150 participants 🤙!
@JTraumAcuteSurg@EAST_TRAUMA@TraumaCareUK