The First Aid Force Club, School of Paramedical and Allied Health Care Sciences (SOPAHCS) of MBU, organized a webinar titled “Bleeding Control & Recovery Position—An Online Emergency Case Talk” on 07 August 2025 between 1.30 PM and 2.30 PM. The session aimed to equip students with essential first-response skills, including identifying life-threatening bleeding, applying direct pressure, using tourniquets, and positioning an unconscious but breathing individual in the recovery position.
The session began with a formal introduction by Mr. Manas Chakravarthy, Head of the Department, SOPAHCS, who highlighted trauma-related emergencies and stressed the need for trained responders to bridge the gap between injury and definitive care. Ms. M. Mohana Priya, Assistant Professor, welcomed all participants and introduced the objectives of the session. She encouraged the students to make the most of the webinar by actively engaging with the content and applying the knowledge in real-life situations. A total of 100 students attended the webinar.
The keynote address was delivered by Mr. V. Sanjay, an Advanced Emergency Paramedic from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, and a certified AHA BLS and ACLS Instructor, as well as a trained provider of Early Management of Trauma Care. His presentation covered the essentials of identifying life-threatening bleeding, applying direct pressure, using tourniquets, and placing an unconscious but breathing person in the recovery position. His insights were supported by real-life trauma case examples, making the session informative, relatable, and practical for the participants.
Following this session, an engaging interactive segment was conducted, where students participated in a quiz and a trauma case-based puzzle challenges that sparked curiosity. These activities helped assess their understanding of emergency scenarios, bleeding control methods, and the decision-making process under pressure. Participants who excelled were recognized and awarded, further motivating others to enhance their emergency response skills.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Ms. M. Mohana Priya, who expressed heartfelt appreciation to Mr. V. Sanjay for his valuable time and contribution. She also acknowledged the support of the university management, faculty, and organizing team, and she appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the students. She ended with the powerful reminder that “every second counts in an emergency and even basic bleeding control can save a life.”
The webinar effectively enhanced the students’ understanding of bleeding control and emergency response. It provided hands-on learning through practical discussions, real-life cases, and interactive challenges.
