Chennai, Mar 27: Marking World Head Injury Awareness Day, the Kauvery Group of Hospitals highlighted the critical importance of timely access to Level I Trauma Care Centres for patients suffering from severe head injuries and life-threatening trauma.
Head injuries—caused by road traffic accidents, falls, sports incidents, or assaults—affect millions globally each year, with an estimated 1.5 million cases reported annually in India. Approximately 60% of these are linked to road traffic accidents.
Level I Trauma Care Centres represent the highest standard of emergency care, offering 24×7 neurosurgical, trauma, and critical care expertise, advanced imaging (CT and MRI), dedicated trauma resuscitation teams, and immediate access to operating theatres and intensive care units.
Addressing the media, Dr. Krish Sridhar, Group Mentor – Neurosciences and Director, Institute of Brain & Spine, Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, stated, “Early access to Level I Trauma Care Centres during the golden hour can significantly improve survival rates and neurological recovery for patients with severe head injuries.”
Dr. Ranganathan Jothi, Chief – Brain & Spine Surgeon and Director of Neurosciences, Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani, added,
“Many serious head injuries require urgent neurosurgical intervention. Immediate access to specialized care can be the difference between life and death or full recovery versus long-term disability.”
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals, emphasized,
“Strengthening trauma systems and ensuring rapid transport to advanced trauma centres is critical. Our teams are equipped to deliver comprehensive care during the most critical moments.”
Kauvery Hospitals handles hundreds of trauma and head injury cases annually across its advanced facilities in Chennai, including Alwarpet, Radial Road, and Vadapalani, which feature round-the-clock specialized neurosurgical and trauma care.
To enhance emergency response, Kauvery has strengthened its ambulance network and introduced an SOS feature in the Kauvery Kare mobile app, allowing users to quickly request emergency assistance and transport to the nearest Level I Trauma Care Centre.
Through awareness initiatives, advanced trauma systems, and rapid emergency response, Kauvery Hospitals continues to improve survival outcomes and reduce long-term disability for patients with severe head injuries.
