PGI doctor saves Former Army Official's Life mid-air on Bengaluru-Delhi flight

Chandigarh: A quick and timely intervention of an Assistant Professor of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh saved the life of a 44-year-old former Indian Army soldier who fell seriously ill mid-flight on Sunday.

The professor came to the rescue of the former army official after an emergency announcement was made by the IndiGo Airlines flight attendants. The flight, travelling from Bengaluru to Delhi, had about 1.5 hours left before reaching Delhi airport when the incident occurred.

The doctor, identified as Ritin Mohindra, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Acute Care and Emergency Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine department, PGI Chandigarh.

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As per an Indian Express news report, the doctor observed that the passenger was experiencing uneasiness, a headache, and weakness on the left side of his body. Recognizing the symptoms, Dr Ritin Mohindra asked about his medical history and medications and suspected hypoglycemia, a condition where blood sugar levels drop below healthy levels.

Following this, he asked the crew to arrange sugar syrup and other sugar items. After taking the sugary items, the passenger's condition improved and his blood sugar level returned to normal. In appreciation of his efforts, the airline presented Dr Ritin with a token gift and a special note to acknowledge his life-saving efforts on board.

Speaking to The Daily, the doctor said, "The passenger, a 44-year-old gentleman, was complaining of uneasiness, headache and weakness on the left side of the body. We were about 1.5 hours from Delhi airport. An announcement was made asking if any doctor was on board as there was an emergency. I immediately asked the man about his history and medicines and got to know that it was suspected hypoglycemia."

"After a few minutes, he recovered. He was better after the treatment. I sat with him through the rest of the time. He told me he was an ex-Army man and thanked me for the immediate help. The crew asked if there was a need for an emergency landing but the man had recovered." he added.  

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