JAKARTA - Work accidents and traffic accidents can occur unexpectedly. From falling from a height, being hit by a heavy object, to accidents while operating a machine, all of these conditions have the potential to cause serious injuries that require medical treatment as quickly as possible.
In a matter of seconds, someone who was previously normal could experience serious injuries that require immediate medical treatment. In situations like this, time is a very determining factor.
The sooner the victim receives proper treatment, the greater the chance of preventing complications and permanent disability. Therefore, the existence of a health facility that is able to handle trauma cases in an integrated manner is an important part of the patient rescue chain.
Knowing the first aid steps as well as the importance of choosing a complete health facility is something that should not be ignored.
Director of Bethsaida Hospital Serang, dr. Tirta Mulya Juandi, explained that the impact of accidents is not only in the form of physical injuries, but can also cause psychological trauma for the victim and those around him.
"The effects of accidents must have trauma, trauma to the body or mind, for the environment also has an impact effect," said Dr. Tirta at the launch of the Advanced Trauma Center at Bethsaida Hospital Serang, Banten, recently.
According to him, the right handling must start from the scene of the incident. The first thing to do is to stop the source of danger so that the victim's condition does not get worse.
After the situation is declared safe, the victim should be moved to a safer and more comfortable area if conditions allow and are not at risk of aggravating the injury.
Then the presence of the First Aid Team at the Accident (P3K) is very important to provide initial assistance while waiting for further medical treatment. Simple steps that are done correctly can help keep the victim's condition stable before receiving treatment at the hospital.
However, Dr. Tirta emphasized that the most determining factor in trauma treatment is speed.
"Time is everything, the handling from the first minute is very important for the patient's safety, and his recovery," he said.
After receiving initial help, the victim should be immediately referred to a health facility that has the ability to comprehensively handle trauma cases.
According to Dr. Tirta, the ideal referral hospital not only has complete specialist doctors, but is also supported by adequate diagnostic facilities and medical facilities so that the evaluation process to the action can be carried out without delay.
The existence of an integrated trauma service center is becoming increasingly important, especially in areas with high industrial activity, construction projects, and vehicle mobility.
"Through the Advanced Trauma Center, we want to provide trauma services that are not only fast in response, but also comprehensive in handling," said dr. Tirta.
The completeness of diagnostic facilities also plays an important role. Examinations such as CT Scan, MRI, Ultrasound, and X-Ray help doctors know the condition of the injury thoroughly before determining the most appropriate medical action.
Bethsaida Hospital Serang Radiology Specialist, dr. Eha Juleha, Sp.Rad, explained that MRI examinations have an important role in helping doctors determine the diagnosis more accurately.
"In trauma management, radiological examination has an important role to help doctors see the patient's condition in more detail. With the support of 1.5T MRI, evaluation of soft tissue, spine, joints, and nerves can be done better, so that clinicians can determine the most appropriate treatment steps," explained dr. Eha.
Not less important, the treatment of trauma patients also requires good interdisciplinary coordination. In certain conditions, patients can experience more than one type of injury at once so that collaboration between various specialists is needed so that the treatment process runs effectively.
Bethsaida Hospital Serang Neurosurgery Specialist, dr. Mochamad Sri Arya H, Sp.BS, said that speed and accuracy are the main factors in treating trauma patients.
"In the case of trauma, the speed and accuracy of treatment are very important factors. With the integrated service and support for adequate supporting examinations, the evaluation process and determination of actions can be carried out faster and more targeted," explained dr. Arya.
In addition to providing a trauma service center, the development of more complete health services so that the public does not have to look for different facilities to get medical treatment according to their needs.
Therefore, experts remind that trauma management is not only about bringing the victim to the nearest hospital, but also ensuring that patients receive treatment at health facilities that have human resources, technology, and a complete trauma management system.
In the case of severe injury, every minute that can be saved has the potential to make a big difference to the patient's future safety and quality of life.
"We remain committed to providing health services that are relevant to community needs. The development of the Advanced Trauma Center is an important step to strengthen the hospital's position as a health service center that is capable of handling trauma cases in an integrated manner, with the support of technology and professional medical personnel," said Director of Sales, Marketing & Business Development Bethsaida Healthcare, Iwan A. Setiawan.
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