Keralam CM Satheesan’s rescue gesture draws attention to how trauma patients should be handled
Kerala chief minister P. Satheesan performed a rescue that was widely praised. Dr Manoj Velland said the patient was moved without proper spinal immobilisation, risking further injury. The case highlights the need for immediate public education on trauma care and for ambulances equipped with immobilisation devices, as experts stress spinal precautions are vital during transport.