SCB Medical College Doctor Performs CPR mid-flight, saves elderly passenger
Dr. Jyotirmaya Nayak
Bhubaneswar: A timely intervention by a surgery specialist from SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack, saved the life of an elderly woman who collapsed mid-air during a late-night flight from Bhubaneswar to Jaipur via Delhi.
According to the news reports, the incident took place around 1:30 AM, when most passengers were asleep. Suddenly, panic spread through the cabin as an elderly woman lost consciousness. Seated just a few rows away, Dr. Nayak responded immediately after the cabin crew made an urgent announcement requesting medical assistance.
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He conducted a basic assessment using the limited medical equipment available, including a BP monitor. Upon discovering that her blood pressure was critically low, he realized the situation was grave.`
With no advanced medical tools available mid-flight, Dr. Nayak took swift action and began administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
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Speaking to Odisha TV, he said, “The air hostess then announced for a doctor for help. So, I tried to help with a basic check-up. The air hostess then handed me a BP machine. However, the woman’s BP was low. With no other option on the flight, I performed CPR on the patient. After a few minutes of CPR, I checked her BP again, and it was around 90. Slowly, the patient revived after 10-15 minutes. The flight was about to land in half an hour, and I suggested they take the woman to a nearby hospital.”
A fellow passenger captured a video of the incident, which has since gone viral across social media platforms. Netizens have flooded the internet with praise for Dr. Nayak’s timely intervention, hailing him as a “real-life hero” and applauding his calm and courageous response under extreme pressure.
