
K. Shankar, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, at an event on trauma care organised by Kauvery Hospital.
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Ahead of World Head Injury Awareness Day, marked annually on March 20, experts from Kauvery Hospital highlighted the importance of road safety in preventing accidents and access to Level I trauma care.
Early treatment at a Level I Trauma Care Centre, which represents the highest level of emergency care, during the ‘golden hour’ can significantly improve survival and reduce disability in patients with severe head injuries, experts said.
Published – March 18, 2026 05:30 am IST