Army Hospital (R&R) has started skin bank facilities
Army Hospital (R&R) has started skin bank facilities for treatment of severe burn injuries and other skin related ailments between Army personnel and their families
The aim of this historic initiative is to revolutionize the treatment of severe burn injuries
The Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art skin bank facility to be set up in the Armed Forces Medical Services on June 18, 2024. The aim of this historic initiative is to revolutionize the treatment of severe burn injuries and other skin-related diseases between service members and their families.
This new skin bank will act as a centralized centre for the collection
This new skin bank will act as a centralized centre for the collection, processing, storage and distribution of skin grafts and will provide an important resource for military medical centers across the country. By setting up this facility, the armed forces are ensuring that state-of-the-art skin replacement treatment is made available to the personnel and their families.
The skin bank will have a team of highly trained medical professionals
The skin bank will have a team of highly trained medical professionals, including plastic surgeons, tissue engineers and special technicians. The facility will adhere to the highest standards of quality control and safety, ensuring the integrity and reliability of skin grafts.
DGMS (Army) and Colonel Command
DGMS (Army) and Colonel Command Lt Gen Arindam Chatterjee termed the launch of the skin bank as a testimony to the unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of the service members. He added that the facility will not only enhance the quality of treatment but also strengthen its ability to help those affected by severe injuries.
Most and personalized treatment to our patients,
“With dedicated resources for skin tissue, we can provide the most effective and personalized treatment to our patients, ultimately improving their chances of recovery and rehabilitation,” Said Lt Gen Ajit Neelakanthan, Commandant, Army Hospital (R&R). READ MORE
