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Would you know what to do in the first few minutes of an emergency? In Episode 5 of HPE Talks, Dr. Hernold Paul E speaks with Dr. Ajith Venugopalan (MBBS, MD (EM), MBA, DHQM, FACEE, FICM), COO and Group Head of Emergency Medicine & Trauma Care at Caritas Hospital, Kottayam. He shares quick, simple first-aid steps that anyone can use to help stabilise a person until medical help arrives.
When someone falls unconscious
Dr. Ajith explains how to react calmly when a person collapses or becomes unconscious: what to check first and how to help while emergency services are on the way.
Staying safe in the gym and in sports
With collapses during workouts and games in the news, he explains what people should watch for in the gym or on the field to reduce the risk of collapse and sudden death.
Snake bites (പാമ്പുകടി)
Snake bites remain a real risk in Kerala. Dr. Ajith explains the do's and don'ts of snake-bite first aid: keep the person calm and still, remove rings or tight items near the bite, and get to a hospital with anti-snake venom as quickly as possible. Government treatment guidelines advise against tying tight bands or tourniquets. Watch the episode for his full guidance, and always seek emergency care (call 112).
Dog bites
Dr. Ajith explains the steps to take immediately after a dog bite and why medical care should not be delayed.
Key takeaways
- Stay calm and act quickly. The first few minutes matter most.
- Know the warning signs before pushing hard in the gym or in sports.
- For snake and dog bites, follow correct first aid and get to a hospital without delay.
- In any emergency in India, call 112.