Question

    As per the Motor Vehicles Act, what does the term

    "golden hour" refer to?
    A The time period of one hour immediately following a traumatic injury, during which prompt medical care can most likely prevent death Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The one-hour window after an accident when the patient is most likely to be stable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The first hour of hospitalization where the patient has the highest chance of recovery Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The time within one hour after an accident when emergency services are most effective Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The one hour after a vehicle accident when the damage to the vehicle is minimal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Section 2. Definitions(12A)  "golden  hour" means the  time  period  lasting  one  hour  following  a traumatic  injury  during which there is highest likelihood of preventing death by providing prompt medical care.

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