Peshawar Hospitals Master Trauma Care Amidst Attacks

Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) in Peshawar, the province's largest health facility, has enhanced its mass emergency services to effectively manage frequent bomb and suicide attacks. The hospital recently conducted training for healthcare professionals from across the country, disseminating its specialized knowledge gained from extensive experience with terror attack survivors. LRH has a proven capacity to handle mass casualty events, having treated survivors of 320 incidents with injuries ranging from fractures to severe trauma.

With a dedicated team of over 600 staff, including specialized consultants, LRH prioritizes prompt medical attention during the critical "golden hour." The hospital offers regular training in life support and emergency preparedness, fostering a culture where staff readily respond to emergencies. Collaborations with international organizations like the American Heart Association and the ICRC further bolster their emergency response capabilities. LRH can simultaneously manage 300 patients and is equipped with all necessary specialties and facilities, including operation theaters and diagnostic services.

The hospital's preparedness has been significantly bolstered by the persistent wave of terrorism, leading to upgrades in facilities and skills. LRH consistently provides free life-saving treatments, implants, and surgical disposables. Its senior doctors are increasingly invited to international forums to share their expertise in trauma patient management, underscoring their advanced capabilities in treating complex injuries resulting from both man-made and natural disasters.