First Response Initiative of Pakistan Workshop

First Response Initiative of Pakistan was hereby invited by Bhitai Dental & Medical College to conduct two Level 1 workshops for its dental students and two outreach workshops for students of DPT and paramedics on March 20th and 21st, 2019.

The level 1 was held for BDS 1st year students and encompassed knowledge about trauma management and specific injuries. The trauma management protocol was according to ATLS guidelines and specific incidents.

On day 2, the students were trained for the acute management regarding involving cardiac arrest, choking, burns, fractures etc. The protocol itself is for pre-ambulatory care and aims to help the students utilize the narrow time window available if such a situation may arise.

There was a simultaneous one day workshop conducted for Doctor of Physiotherapy students and their lecturers. They were also taught basic vital skills. Similar pattern was followed for a workshop for paramedics.

Through such activities, Bhitai Dental & Medical College aims to prepare students for various situations should they come across any and provide students with a holistic approach in order to benefit them in all spheres of life.