Nizamabad doctor rescues cardiac patient Mid-Air - Video
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quick intervention by the doctor of Nizamabad Government General Hospital helped save the life of a woman passenger who suffered a stroke while onboard an Air India flight from Vijayawada to Hyderabad. The incident came to light on Sunday when Dr Prathima Raj shared her experience with colleagues.
During the flight on January 30, the cabin crew announced a medical emergency after a female passenger who was also a cardiac patient collapsed. It came to light that the passenger had suffered a stroke. Although a few doctors were present on board, Dr. Prathima Raj was the first to respond, swiftly initiating treatment. Using the emergency medical kit provided by the flight staff, she performed CPR, stabilizing the patient before landing, reports Deccan Chronicle.
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