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Bengaluru: A woman in her fifties experienced a cardiac arrest while at a polling booth located in the city's Jumbo Savari Dinne, JP Nagar, 8th Phase, on Friday. Fortunately, her life was saved by the quick intervention of Dr. Ganesh Srinivasa Prasad, who happened to be present in the queue waiting to cast his vote at booth No. 210 around 9 am. Dr. Prasad, a 36-year-old nephrologist from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, currently working at Narayana Health Centre in Bommasandra, noticed the woman collapsing as she was attempting to get water from a can at the booth. Recognizing the severity of the situation, he immediately sprang into action, performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to revive her. In an interview with TNIE, Dr. Prasad recounted the moment, stating that upon assessing the woman's condition, he couldn't detect a pulse and observed her struggling to breathe. Without hesitation, he administered CPR until her condition stabilized, ultimately saving her life. Dr. Prasad emphasized the critical timing of his intervention, stating, "Had there been any delay in attending to her, she would have lost her life." He further explained, "Vasovagal Syncope could have been a triggering factor for the cardiac arrest. Upon examination, her heart had stopped beating. Various factors such as anxiety, heat stroke, or even fear induced by medical procedures like injections, can precipitate this condition." Dr. Prasad's academic background includes studying MBBS in Andhra Pradesh, followed by completing his Doctorate in National Board (DrNB) Nephrology at Narayana Health Centre. After two years of service in Tumakuru, he joined the Narayana Health Centre two years ago. The incident gained widespread attention after Dr. Prasad shared videos of the rescue on social media platform X. Numerous individuals, responding to his posts and coverage by TNIE, praised Dr. Prasad's swift action and emphasized the importance of CPR training for the general public.
Originating from modest roots in Andhra Pradesh, India, Dr. Sajja's journey epitomizes perseverance and commitment.
Gandhi Hospital Performs Keyhole Spleen Surgery on Seven-Year-Old
In a landmark achievement, doctors at the Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced the successful Total Knee Replacement (TKR) procedure on a 72-year-old American man, weighing a remarkable 193 kg. This groundbreaking surgery marks a significant milestone as the heaviest patient ever to undergo such a procedure globally. TKR stands as a transformative intervention for individuals grappling with excruciating knee pain, offering them renewed mobility and an improved quality of life. However, for overweight individuals, accessing this treatment presents formidable challenges due to heightened surgical risks and technical intricacies.
According to the surgical team, led by Dr. Rajesh Nawalkar, Senior Consultant in Orthopaedics, every patient's unique circumstances demand a tailored approach to surgery. By meticulously customizing their techniques and collaborating closely with fellow medical professionals, they successfully navigated the complexities posed by the patient's weight, culminating in a triumphant outcome. Among the foremost hurdles encountered in TKR for overweight patients are the elevated risks associated with anesthesia and the heightened potential for embolism. This underscores the importance of precision and vigilance in addressing the specific needs of each patient to ensure optimal results and minimize complications.
Furthermore, the conventional use of a tourniquet, a standard protocol in TKR surgeries, presents technical challenges due to the patient's larger thigh circumference, heightening the risk of tissue damage and post-operative complications. In response to these challenges, Dr. Nawalkar collaborated closely with instrument manufacturers to devise specialized instruments tailored to accommodate the patient's unique anatomy, thereby ensuring optimal surgical outcomes. Additionally, meticulous preoperative assessments and consultations were conducted to ascertain the patient's readiness and obtain informed consent.
Richard Koszarek, the patient, underwent the surgery on January 7, 2024, with no reported complications during the procedure. However, the path to recovery was equally crucial, with rehabilitation playing a pivotal role in achieving successful outcomes. Despite facing reluctance from numerous doctors in India and abroad due to his weight, Richard expressed gratitude to the surgical team for their unwavering commitment and skillful intervention, which enabled him to regain mobility and resume an active lifestyle.
Heart Disease Affecting People in Their 30s and 40s, Say Bengaluru Doctors
New Delhi: According to the Delhi All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), there has been a notable rise in poor eyesight among children over the past decade.
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