RAJASTHAN: In Rajasthan’s bustling medical landscape, there shines a beacon of healing, the Polytrauma Centre of Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Dinesh Gora. Here, amidst the swirling chaos of life-threatening injuries and urgent medical interventions, Dr. Gora stands as a guardian angel, orchestrating a system of care that reverberates across the corridors of the “Most Acute Ward.”
With the support of administrators at SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Dr. Gora’s vision began to take shape. In June 2023, the first department of trauma surgery was established at the SMS Trauma Centre in Rajasthan, marking a new era in trauma care in the region, driven by Dr. Gora’s unwavering commitment to saving lives and relentless pursuit of excellence.
The ward specialises in caring for individuals who have been victims of accidents or criminal assaults, suffering life-threatening injuries across various parts of their bodies.
A significant portion of these patients are young adults, who, according to the WHO, face trauma as the leading cause of mortality. Many of them are primary earners for their families. The critical period for treatment, often referred to as the golden hour, underscores the importance of swift and precise medical attention within the first few hours, which can mean the difference between life and death. This underscores the need for doctors capable of promptly administering surgical intervention across multiple body areas, ensuring timely and effective care.
Following this, patients are transferred to relevant departments based on their specific injuries. Dr. Gora stresses the importance of immediate surgical intervention across multiple body areas to ensure timely and effective care, followed by transfer to specialised departments based on individual injuries. This dedicated unit at SMS comprises 50 beds, with an average daily admission of 40–50 patients.The unit has effectively decreased the rate of premature patient discharge by 50%, ensuring that more individuals complete their treatment regimens.
The Polytrauma Centre is a sanctuary for those thrust into the throes of tragedy—victims of accidents or criminal assaults, their bodies bearing the scars of trauma.
Upon taking charge at the centre, Dr. Gora embarked on an unwavering mission to enhance results. In just three months, the monthly fatality rate dropped significantly, from 68 to 35. Formerly, 231 patients opted for private hospital care due to dissatisfaction with governmental setups; however, this figure declined to 161 as Dr. Gora assumed leadership. Additionally, enhancements in coordination have slashed the average patient transfer duration from 2.5 days to only 1.6, ensuring prompt medical attention.
But Dr. Gora’s journey is not merely one of numbers and statistics; it is a saga of resilience and determination, a testament to the human spirit’s capacity for greatness.
Despite alluring prospects in the private sector, he opted for public service, motivated by his belief in equitable healthcare access for all.