An International Awareness Seminar on “Trauma Audit” to promote the necessity of the Emergency Medicine Department was held at Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore.
The Vice Chancellor of FJMU, Prof Khalid Masood Gondal, graced the occasion as Patron-in-Chief.
The Consultants of Emergency Medicine, Dr Niall O'Connor and Dr Ahmad Jamal, from the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Ireland, were guest speakers.
The seminar started with great solemnity, featuring the recitation from the Holy Quran and the national anthem. In his welcome address, Prof Gondal emphasised the significance of emergency medicine, a subspeciality that focuses on treating patients in emergencies.
Practitioners in this field are trained to handle various emergencies independently, without relying on experts from other fields. Prof Gondal also stressed that the Department of Emergency Medicine is crucial in today's healthcare landscape.
He mentioned that developed countries have established emergency medicine departments, and it's heartening to see that the Department of Emergency Medicine at Fatima Jinnah Medical University/Sir Ganga Ram Hospital has been accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan.
This accreditation is a testament to the growing recognition of emergency medicine as a vital speciality. As Prof Gondal mentioned, one of the founders of the Department of Emergency Medicine in Pakistan was a guest speaker at the event, highlighting the importance of their contributions to the field.
Dr Niall O'Conner delivered a comprehensive lecture on Major Trauma Audit (MTA), He highlighted the key components of MTA, which include data collection and analysis, gathering and examining data to identify areas for improvement, implementing measures to enhance patient care and outcomes, and minimizing complications and deaths to decrease hospital stay. He shed light on principles for conducting trauma audits in emergency departments, ensuring effective implementation and improvement of trauma care.
Dr Ahmad Jamal emphasized that emergency medicine is a rapidly evolving speciality in modern healthcare.
He noted that the establishment of emergency medicine departments is expanding globally. Dr. Jamal informed the audience that postgraduate training opportunities are available in Ireland through the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. This enables Pakistani medical professionals to pursue specialized training in emergency medicine abroad.
The seminar was attended by esteemed faculty members and students, including Principal Prof Dr Abdul Hameed, Registrar Prof. Muhammad Nadeem, Deans Prof Dr Aisha Malik, Prof Aliya Zahid, Prof Bilquis Shabbir, Prof Shamila Ejaz Munir, Dr Taskin Zahra, Heads of all departments, Faculty members and a large number of students.
The seminar concluded with a token of appreciation, as honorary shields were presented to the distinguished guests, recognising their valuable contributions and participation in the event.
Following the seminar, the international experts visited the Mother and Child Block at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. They appreciated the outstanding public health facilities and exceptional services, showcasing the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare.