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First National Conference on Pre-Hospital Care for Emergencies in Nepal

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First National Conference on Pre-Hospital Care for Emergencies in Nepal
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July 20: The Ministry of Health and Population has organized the First National Conference on Pre-Hospital Care for Emergencies in Nepal for EMTs, health workers, doctors, medical representatives and practitioners in collaboration with Nepal Ambulance Service (NAS), World Health Organization, Danish Red Cross and European Union Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection.

According to the organisers, the event was conducted to create a scene assessment of the pre-hospital environment, initial assessment of the patient, manage the life threatening emergencies with appropriate initial steps, proper monitoring during the transfer of patients while maintaining good communication with their medical base. 

The Pre-Hospital Care Conference was conducted with the aim of advancing the knowledge, confidence and skill of the respondents with regards to these challenges. 

Om Raj Bhandari, president of NAS, said, "As the president and one of the founders of Nepal Ambulance Service, I am aware of the dire state of pre-hospital care services throughout Nepal. Many critically ill and injured patients are deprived of timely treatment due to lack of emergency treatments, safe transport to the hospital where they get definitive care. Lack of standard ambulances with trained staff force many people to opt for taxi or sub-standard ambulances with only the driver, which in many cases leads to preventable deaths."

Speaking on the occasion, keynote speaker Dr Mahadevan from Stanford said, "Like police and fire brigade during our emergencies, pre-hospital care is also equally important and the basic rights of citizens. Every country should work towards their basic rights. I am happy with these sorts of conference and deliberation in partnership with the government."

Another keynote speaker, Founding President of NAS, Dr Rajesh Gongal stated that "Our country lacks vision for EMS (Emergency Medical Service). All the stakeholders in partnership with Health Ministry should work towards creating a long-term vision. I hope this conference will lead us towards that vision."

Also speaking at the occasion, Chief Guest, State Minister for Health Padma Kumari Aryal reassured about the partnership between the Ministry of Health and NAS towards creating a call centre for all the ambulances. She said, "NAS should lead the EMS concept and work with the Government of Nepal to provide the quality pre-hospital care to every Nepali."

Pre-Hospital care is the emergency care a patient receives which is usually performed by emergency medical technicians and paramedics prior to reaching the hospital. It includes immobilization of the injured area in a functional position below the level of the heart, administration of oxygen, establishment of intravenous access on the contralateral side, and transportation of the patient to the nearest medical facility.

 

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