Written by INDUS MED NEWS 16 February, 2026 12:50 am .
INDUSEM Leader Dr. Neha Rai launched her Paediatric Trauma Resuscitation Manual (PTRM) for Primary Care Providers. It is published by Springer Nature.
Authored and edited by Dr. Neha Thakur Rai, Professor of Paediatrics at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS), Lucknow, and Council Member of the Emergency Medicine Association (EMA) and the Academic College of Emergency Experts in India (ACEE), this manual bridges a critical gap between high-tech tertiary trauma centres and the frontline primary care providers (PCPs) who serve as the first point of contact for injured children.
Bridging the “Golden Hour” Gap
While advanced trauma centres are equipped with the latest technology, most children in resource-limited settings are first seen by Medical Officers, Nurses, and EMTs at the grassroots level. The PTRM translates complex, evidence-based global protocols into practical, step-by-step algorithms, focusing on the ABCDE approach.
“The first point of contact is the most critical. By empowering our primary care teams with standardised stabilisation protocols, we can significantly improve survival rates during the ‘Golden Hour’ of pediatric trauma.” – Dr. Neha Thakur Rai
A Milestone for Global Healthcare
- Global Standards: Published by Springer Nature, the manual combines international academic rigour with specific insights into the epidemiology of pediatric injuries in South and South-East Asia.
- Collaborative Innovation: Developed under the mentorship of INDUSEM CEO Dr. Sagar Galwankar, the manual is a product of “Collaborative Creativity,” integrating simulation and sonography for higher learnability.
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About the Author
Dr Neha Thakur Rai is a renowned paediatrician with over 19 years of experience. A Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) and the Academic College of Emergency Experts in India (ACEE), she has dedicated her career to standardised pediatric emergency response and training. She has been the pioneer of pediatric trauma training India.
About INDUSEM
The INDUSEM mission is to envision and implement the future of patient care across the world. This global partnership unites expert educators, innovative researchers, and physicians dedicated to safe patient care across India, the United States, and beyond. Recognized as one of the foremost international collaborations in healthcare, INDUSEM brings together institutions, individuals, and initiatives to advance medical education and practice. To date, it has engaged over 50,000 experts, and its reach continues to expand. For more information, visit www.indusem.org.
About EMA
The Emergency Medicine Association (EMA) was founded in 2015 during the INDUSEM World Congress of Academic Emergency Medicine in New Delhi. EMA serves as the official voice of emergency medicine professionals in India, advancing the development, practice, and progression of quality emergency care. Functioning as a guild of emergency leaders, EMA collaborates with partner organizations, institutions, and individuals worldwide, supported by the INDO-US Emergency and Trauma Collaborative, the Academic College of Emergency Experts in India, and the Academy for Clinical Emergency Nursing in India. For more information, visit www.emaindia.net.
About ACEE
The Academic College of Emergency Experts (ACEE) was founded by leaders of INDUSEM to establish a premier body of clinicians with mastery in safe, evidence-based patient care. Unique in Asia, ACEE grants fellowship only after rigorous evaluation, ensuring the highest standards of excellence in education and practice. Multiple fellowship pathways exist, including emergency medicine, emergency pediatrics, toxicology, and emergency nursing. For more information, visit www.acee-india.org.
