Accident

Punjab policeman's hand chopped: Know the first aid tips during hand injury

It is reported that doctors have managed to rejoin the hand of the Punjab cop which was chopped off in an attack in Patiala on Sunday. Sometimes we accidentally cut our finger or toes while doing our household chores. What should you do if you meet such accident?
Women at 73% higher risk of car accident injury

Ladies be careful when you drive. You are more vulnerable in car accidents than men according to a new study.
Sleep deprived? You may have a higher risk of crashing your car

The study, published in the journal Sleep, found that those who reported less than four hours of sleep had a particularly higher risk of single-vehicle crashes.
After a long 5 month long battle in intensive care, rail accident victim finally walks back home

A young woman fell off from the overcrowded CST- bound train and suffered severe brain injury.
Driving on the wrong side? Don’t risk your life, says expert

We are often in a hurry to reach our destinations faster. We overtake, cut lanes or drive on the wrong side of the road to reach faster. This costs a lot of lives and trauma, says expert. Here is a case study to prove the same.
It is important to be trained in first aid, says expert

World First Aid Day was observed on September 8, 2018. This year, the theme for it First response to road crashes . With road accidents becoming so rampant in India, people are still not trained well to do basic first aid.
10 dos and don'ts of fire safety you must know about

Here's what to do if you are ever stuck in such a situation.
Emergencies every parent should be prepared for

Read this to tackle emergencies such as bleeding, fits, choking, burns, bleeding nose and diarrhea.
Kolkata: Iron rod removed from youth's skull; patient discharged

The doctor revealed they had to get on with the surgery without much prior knowledge about the extent of the patient's brain damage as it was difficult to conduct a CT scan with such a big piece of metal stuck in his head.
Tips to help accident victims during 'golden hour'!

Wish to provide the best aid on the road? Follow these guidelines led by Dr Mohammed Shakeel.
Mumbai construction worker injured after falling from fifth floor

Twenty-one-year-old construction worker Nijam Alam Mohammad was severely injured after falling from the fifth floor of a building where he was working.
Are you an adventure sports lover? Take these precautions

Recently, actress Natasha Suri met with an accident in Indonesia while she bungee jumped. Luckily, she survived! These unfortunate accidents can occur anytime and anywhere. Here, Dr Nilesh Makwana, Director and consulting physiotherapist, Muscle N Mind Physiotherapy Centre, tells you how to ensure your safety while trying your hand at adventure sports
Study says older drivers with low cognitive functions are more likely to be involved in a crash

Older drivers with lower levels of cognitive function are more likely to be involved in a crash, according to a study.
Road Safety awareness initiative: Navi Mumbai Traffic police ties up with Hiranandani hospital

The Navi Mumbai Traffic Police and Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi flagged off the 15-day initiative at Agri Kolhi Bhavan, Nerul on Monday.
World Head Injury Awareness Day 2018: ways to prevent road traffic accidents and resulting injuries and deaths

Dr NK Venkataramana opines about the best ways to prevent road traffic accident and resulting death on this 'World Head Injury Awareness Day.'
Sports injuries: How to handle emergencies

Whenever a player steps onto the field, no matter what the sport, there is always, a possibility of an injury.
$Helmet doesn't save you from head injuries, but spine fractures too$

Helmet doesn't save you from head injuries, but spine fractures too

Helmet usage while riding a motorcycle lowers the likelihood of cervical spine injury (CSI), particular fractures of the cervical vertebrae, a new study has found.
Rolled over by an auto rickshaw, 10-month-old girl successfully treated at Fortis Hospital

The child was brought in with traumatic shock and was crying profusely.
Everything you needed to know about accidental drowning!

Here is how a person drowns in a bath tub.
Bathtub safety tips you must know to avoid 'accidental drowning' and other mishaps

We lost the legend, Sridevi to accidental drowning in the bathtub... please follow these tips to prevent such mishap.