CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal Hosts ‘PACTEM 2025’ Workshop on Emergency Ultrasound Techniques
Under the guidance of Executive Director Ajay Singh, the Department of Trauma and Emergency Medicine at AIIMS Bhopal successfully organized a one-day workshop, ‘PACTEM (Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Acute Care in Trauma and Emergency) 2025.’
Objective of PACTEM 2025
The workshop aimed to enhance emergency and trauma care by training medical professionals in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) techniques. This initiative is a crucial step toward ensuring rapid and accurate diagnosis and treatment at the patient’s bedside.
Key Insights from Experts
🗣️ Executive Director Ajay Singh stated, “Every second is critical in emergency medicine. Point-of-care ultrasound has revolutionized our ability to provide rapid and precise diagnosis at the patient’s side. Through PACTEM 2025, we are equipping medical professionals with the latest ultrasound skills to improve patient outcomes.”
🗣️ Prof. Singh emphasized the need to train traffic police and auto-rickshaw drivers in basic emergency care, as they are often the first responders at accident sites.
🗣️ AIIMS Bhopal President Sunil Malik added, “Emergency medicine is the face of any hospital, underscoring the importance of continuous advancements in emergency care.”
Workshop Highlights
🔹 Hands-on training with advanced simulation-based learning
🔹 Real case discussions led by top medical educators
🔹 Live demonstrations by expert faculty from AIIMS Delhi, Kalyani, Raebareli, Nagpur, Rishikesh, and Raipur
🔹 High faculty-to-delegate ratio for in-depth learning
Impact of PACTEM 2025
✅ Faster and more accurate emergency diagnosis
✅ Reduced waiting time for critical procedures
✅ Improved survival rates in trauma cases
✅ Enhanced quality of emergency care in healthcare facilities
Distinguished Guests and Faculty
The event was attended by eminent figures, including:
Dr. Prabhakar Tiwari (CMHO, Bhopal)
Col. Ajit Kumar (Deputy Director, Administration)
Rajnish Joshi (Dean, Academics)
Rajesh Malik (Head, Radiodiagnosis Department)
The workshop also saw active participation from faculty, students, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals from across India.
Organizing Team
The event was led by the Trauma and Emergency Medicine Department, with key contributions from:
Additional Professor Bhupeshwari Patel
Assistant Professors Pooja Thaware and Saurabh Trivedi
The entire Trauma & Emergency Medicine team at AIIMS Bhopal
The workshop highlighted a nationwide interest in advancing POCUS skills in emergency medicine, strengthening India’s emergency healthcare framework.
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