20/12/2025
45th Annual International Scientific Conference: Initial Trauma Management Workshop
King Edward Medical University (KEMU), Lahore, organized an important training workshop titled “Initial Trauma Management” as part of its 45th Annual International Scientific Conference and Grand Alumni Reunion. The workshop was held on December 17, 2025, at the Skills Lab, MA Jinnah Block, KEMU, in collaboration with KEMCAANA, KEMCA-UK, KEMCA-PK, and APPNA.
The objective of the workshop was to equip young doctors, postgraduate trainees, medical officers, and house officers with modern, hands-on skills in initial trauma care and emergency management, enabling them to make timely, structured, and effective decisions in critical situations.
Participants received practical training on the following key areas:
• Primary Survey
• Trauma Airway Management
• Cricothyrotomy / Tracheostomy
• Needle and Tube Thoracostomy
• Spine Care in Trauma
The workshop was held under the patronage of Professor Dr. Mahmood Ayyaz, Vice Chancellor, King Edward Medical University, who participated in the event as Patron-in-Chief along with Prof. Uzair Ahmed Qureshi Professor of Surgery KEMU. The workshop was organized by Professor Yar Muhammad, with facilitation by Dr. Muhammad Shahid Farooq, Dr. Baleeg Sher Zaman, Dr. Muhammad Kashif Nasir, and Dr. Shaheed Naz Khan Niazi, while the Course Organizer was Dr. Muhammad Kashif Nasir, Assistant Professor Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Accident & Emergency Department, KEMU / Mayo Hospital Lahore.
Addressing the participants, Professor Dr. Mahmood Ayyaz, Vice Chancellor, King Edward Medical University, emphasized the critical importance of trauma education. He stated that trauma remains the leading cause of death in the first four decades of life (up to 40 years) and highlighted that approximately six million people die every year worldwide due to trauma, with road traffic accidents accounting for the majority of these deaths.
He added that the Initial Trauma Management Workshop reflects KEMU’s commitment to providing world-class training to its students and young doctors. The workshop follows a globally recognized and structured framework that includes maintaining a clear airway with cervical spine protection, ensuring effective breathing, controlling hemorrhage and maintaining circulation, performing rapid neurological assessment, and conducting full-body exposure with temperature control. This approach enables young doctors to make prompt, accurate, and life-saving decisions in emergency settings.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Yar Muhammad, Chairman, Accident & Emergency Department, stated that initial trauma management is a fundamental skill for every doctor. He explained that the workshop provided participants with hands-on training in performing rapid primary surveys, securing the airway, and controlling bleeding in emergency room settings to ensure better patient outcomes.
Dr. Sohail Niazi, Assistant Professor of trauma and orthopaedic accident and emergency, remarked that the workshop offered young doctors a valuable opportunity to gain confidence in managing emergencies through practical skills such as cricothyrotomy, tracheostomy, and needle and tube thoracostomy. He added that such training programs strengthen professional competence and enhance the overall healthcare delivery system.
Conclusion:
The workshop reaffirmed King Edward Medical University and Accident and emergency Department KEMU Mayo Hospital's commitment to strengthening trauma care through structured training and capacity building. Echoing the Vice Chancellor’s message, it emphasized that empowering young doctors with life-saving skills, alongside promoting public awareness on preventive measures such as seat belt and helmet use, is vital to reducing trauma-related deaths and saving lives.
