As part of paediatric surgery week (Nov 14-20), the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons have released posters on child safety, besides conducting talks and workshops to spread awareness.
At the Indian Association of Paediatric Surgeons (IAPS), president-elect Dr Dasmit Singh has raised concern over rising incidents of trauma injuries among children below 18 years. Most of the injuries among children occur at home, followed by those on the road, Dr Singh said.
Paediatric surgery week is celebrated from November 14-20 and, as part of an IAPS initiative, surgeons have released eye-catching posters on child safety. The theme for this year is ‘Paediatric surgeons – Partnering caregivers for child safety’. The posters have been displayed across OPDs in childcare clinics and hospitals, and talks and workshops are being held to create awareness about child safety.
We see about two to three patients every week,” says Dr Singh, who is the Consulting Paediatric Surgeon at Jehangir Hospital and Surya Mother & Child Care Hospital. “Majority of the injuries are trivial and can be treated by first aid at home. There, however, are also cases referred to the emergency department of hospitals that require investigations and treatment. Unfortunately, some critical ones are either brought dead or need some kind of surgery to an internal organ,” Dr Singh said.