Techno India Group Public School (Garia) celebrated Doctors’ Day by organizing an insightful and educational workshop for students. This event aimed to honour the medical profession and educate students about emergency medical care, reinforcing the importance of being compassionate and prepared in critical situations.
The workshop commenced with our teachers explaining the significance of Doctors’ Day. Through an engaging and attractive presentation, students learned that Doctors’ Day in India is celebrated on July 1st, which marks both the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. Dr. Roy, who served as the first Chief Minister of West Bengal, is a revered figure in the medical field and an inspiration for generations. Teachers emphasized the importance of aspiring to be good human beings as a foundation for becoming good doctors, highlighting the qualities of dedication, patience, and empathy that are essential in the medical profession.
A key message of the workshop was that doctors should be ready to serve in all regions, whether rural or urban, and must possess the ability to remain calm and patient while treating patients. Teachers also stressed the importance of being good counselors, as many patients suffer from mental health issues that require compassionate care.
During the interactive session, many students shared their own experiences and discussed emergency situations they had encountered. This exchange of stories underscored the relevance and practical importance of the workshop’s lessons.
Teachers then provided detailed instructions on how to handle various emergency situations, starting with cuts. Students learned that cuts can be classified into minor and deep cuts. For minor cuts, the area should be washed to prevent infection, cleaned, and treated with an antibiotic ointment. For deep cuts, students were taught to rinse the wound with water, apply pressure with a sterile gauze, and if blood soaks through, to add another bandage on top without removing the first one. The teacher also explained the proper method to deal with embedded foreign objects: not to remove them, but to cover the area with a bandage and keep the affected body part elevated.
The next session covered burns, distinguishing between dry burns, wet burns, electrical burns, and radiation burns. Dry burns, like those from hot objects, should be treated with cold water. Wet burns can be soothed with ice packs. For electrical burns, normal tap water should be used, and radiation burns, such as sunburns, should be treated by holding the area under flowing water.
The workshop also addressed what to do in case of bites from street dogs or cats. Students were advised to apply antiseptic to the bite area and seek medical attention for a tetanus shot and veterinary injections to prevent rabies. Additionally, the importance of vaccinating pets was emphasized.
Handling snake bites was another crucial topic. Students were instructed to tie a rope tightly around the affected area to restrict blood flow temporarily and seek immediate medical treatment. The teacher also explained how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to manage epilepsy and described the correct response to choking incidents, which involves the epiglottis.
In a practical demonstration, our teacher showcased how to handle these emergency situations effectively, reinforcing the theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice. This interactive component ensured that students were not only informed but also confident in their ability to respond to emergencies.
Overall, the workshop on Doctors’ Day was a resounding success, providing valuable knowledge that will undoubtedly help students save lives in emergency situations. It was a fitting tribute to Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy and a celebration of the medical profession’s dedication to serving humanity.