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In a commendable demonstration of rapid thinking and medical proficiency, a senior consultant in cardiac anesthesia at Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Bhubaneswar played a pivotal role in saving the life of a fellow passenger on Air India Express flight I5 764 traveling from New Delhi to Pune. The event transpired during the early hours of Tuesday, prompted by an urgent announcement from the cabin crew, led by Saurav, requesting assistance from any onboard paramedics or nursing personnel due to a medical emergency.

Promptly responding to the call for help, Dr. Ashok Kumar Badamali, who was en route to Pune for research work, took immediate action when a middle-aged woman was found unresponsive in her seat aboard Air India Express flight I5 764. The patient was relocated to the aircraft floor to facilitate resuscitation efforts. Dr. Badamali, leveraging his expertise in cardiac emergencies, performed a life-saving carotid massage after observing the patient's unresponsiveness and agonal breathing, with an extremely rapid carotid pulse. The patient was then carefully managed in the recovery position by Dr. Badamali until the flight safely landed at Pune International Airport. Expressing their gratitude, pilot Rahul and crew members Saurav and Puja commended Dr. Badamali for his timely and decisive intervention. Additionally, Founder of KIIT, KISS, and KIMS, Achyuta Samanta, extended his appreciation to Dr. Badamali for his invaluable service.