Road accidents every year take away the lives of many millions of individuals across the globe. Road traffic accidents are still by far the primary cause of death and serious disability, despite improvements in safety systems and emergency treatment. For many accident victims, the time just after a crash, known as the “Golden Hour,” can determine whether they survive or not. The science and significance of rapid, quality trauma care are considered, along with important approaches, especially for bleeding control.
What is unique about treatment during the Golden Hour in Trauma Emergency?
The beginning 60 minutes after a severe accident is known as the Golden Hour. Widespread agreement among medical staff is that victims stand the best chance of survival when they receive definitive help quickly. Beyond the first sixty minutes, any delay can cause permanent complications, worsening of symptoms, or even death.
Key Takeaway:
Having treatment within the Golden Hour can decrease accident death rates by as much as 50%.
Why Should the Golden Hour Not Be Neglected?
After severe harm, the body may shock or fail if blood loss is not stopped and oxygen is not made available.
With quick treatment, especially aimed at the airway and bleeding, many of these trauma deaths could be prevented, according to research.
When early stabilization is done, stopping the bleeding, controlling the airway, and preventing hypothermia, reversible life-threatening conditions can be treated before they become too serious.
How Trauma and Bleed Management Work According to Science
Hemorrhage is one of the biggest threats because it acts gradually and silently.
In both civilian and military trauma, uncontrolled bleeding is the main reason people die unnecessarily. When a person has severe blood loss, their heart cannot deliver the blood needed, causing their organs to fail.
Common Ways Blood Loss Occurs in Road Traffic Accidents:
- We see these (visible wounds) on the outside.
- Problems found inside the body, like organ or vessel damage, may go unnoticed.
- Signs You Are Staring at Severe Blood Loss:
- Rapid heartbeat
- Blood pressure that is too low.
- The skin is pale, feeling cold or clammy
- When someone is confused or unconscious
Key Takeaway:
Managing a bloody wound quickly is crucial to avoid shock that could be fatal during the first hour after the injury.
Current Methods Used For Better Bleed Management
- The first treatment options for external bleeding are pressing the wound or using a tourniquet.
- One advanced type of hemostatic agent, called SeraSeal Hemostatic Agents, is meant to rapidly clot the blood at the site of a wound.
- Nanoscale synthetic platelets may reduce blood loss and raise the chances of survival in the case of severe injury.
- Modern emergency medicine now addresses controlling bleeding as the priority before managing airways, so ABC is now CAB.
Obstacles in Giving Golden Hour Care
Prehospital Barriers
In numerous underdeveloped regions, untrained people usually give emergency care before trained first responders arrive.
In many cases, when transportation is late, victims end up at a local hospital that cannot provide the right care, which further delays the treatment of their wounds.
Little Prehospital Care
Ambulances mostly move patients between hospitals instead of responding at the beginning of a crisis, and advanced trauma life support is usually not offered right away at the accident site.
Infrastructure Gaps
Most highways don’t have trauma centers nearby, so patients must get referred elsewhere, which can add to their risk of death.
There are not enough excellent facilities and products for bleeding control in many hospitals.
Worldwide and Indian Organizations for Emergency Trauma
The Concept of Trauma Care Centers and Policy
It is becoming increasingly clear to governments that there should be trauma centers alongside major highways and within urban zones. New centers are being built in India to make certain that victims of trauma can reach emergency care in less than 50 km. Funds on a large scale from the central government are being used to back this project by buying and upgrading equipment and energy infrastructure.
Educating and training the public
- When trained in simple skills like bleeding control, airway care, and moving a patient securely, laypersons and paramedics can help increase the chance of survival in golden hour.
- Groups in the community are trying to encourage people to take immediate action and properly treat wounds at accident scenes.
Technological Innovations
- The government is making sure emergency ambulances and e-call systems are in place for quick response and easy tracking.
- Fast and effective products, such as those from Seraseal, allow the user to control bleeding without major training.
Suggestions for Increasing Chances of Thriving During Golden Hour
- Ask for help Quickly: Unleash emergency medical support as soon as you are able to.
- Manage Bleeding: Use direct and firm pressure to stop the blood, put on a tourniquet, or try hemostatic agents if at hand.
- Support Airway and Breathing: Make sure the airway is open and watch for breaths.
- Keep the victim from getting cold by covering them.
- Rapidly move the patient to the nearest trauma center, backed by reliable care.
Key Takeaway:
Don’t waste any time. If these three principles – early intervention, treating bleeding, and fast transport – are followed, the chance of survival is greatest.
Ways Mosser Medical’s Seraseal Supports Trauma Care During Golden Hour
At SeraSeal, our mission is to drive forward trauma emergency care by using advanced bleeding management technologies. The SeraSeal Hemostatic Agent is the main product manufactured, providing quick control of bleeding both at the scene and in the hospital. It is:
- Designed for first responders, paramedics, and hospital staff to work with quickly.
- Fast-paced: Quiets bleeding in seconds, lowering the risks connected with shock.
- Travel-friendly: It is convenient to carry emergency bags for ambulances, hospitals, and your personal car.
Find out how our full range of bleed management products can help you be prepared in case of emergency.
Further Reading and Resources
- World Health Organization: The Clinical Use of Blood
- NCBI: EMS Tactical Damage Control Resuscitation Protocol
- The Hindu: Emergency Care on Highways
- The Tribune: Golden Hour Accident Treatment Scheme