Post-Crash First Response by Traffic Police in Nepal: A Feasibility Study.

Background: Road traffic injuries are a significant and increasing public health burden in Nepal, but there is no national coverage of regulated and standardized emergency medical service systems. Therefore, this study was designed to develop a first responder trauma training program for the Nepal traffic police and to evaluate the feasibility of its delivery and follow up.

Methods: A training needs assessment with traffic-police officers in a single district of Nepal informed the development of a 3-day first-response course which was provided to officers in May 2019.

State of Post-injury First Response Systems in Nepal-A Nationwide Survey.

Injuries account for 9.2% of all deaths and 9.9% of the total disability-adjusted life years in Nepal.