MBBS student saves passenger during mid-air medical emergency
Mumbai: A final-year MBBS student helped stabilise a co-passenger who lost consciousness mid-air after reportedly suffering a medical emergency.
Tension gripped passengers aboard a Mumbai–Goa IndiGo flight after a traveller suddenly developed a life-threatening medical emergency mid-air. The situation was brought under control with the prompt response of Loliyekar, a final-year MBBS student from Dahanu, whose swift action helped rescue the ill passenger and drew widespread appreciation.
The incident took place on February 3 when the medico, who studies at the Vedantaa Institute of Medical Sciences, was flying from Goa’s Dapoli airport to Mumbai. Soon after departure, the passenger seated beside him began suffering acute breathlessness and quickly lost consciousness, reports The Free Press Journal. Understanding the gravity of the situation, the flight crew immediately sought a doctor on board who could help the patient.
There was no medical professional available on the flight, which led the final year medico to take matters into his own hands. The medico was hesitant at first, but considering the situation, he administered emergency first aid.
According to the Daily, the medico checked the condition of the found that the person’s blood glucose was critically low, which caused a reduced heart rate. He provided support by using the oxygen cylinder available on the aircraft to help him breathe. Thanks to his timely intervention and appropriate first aid, the passenger could be saved as his condition improved and he was stabilized.
It took almost 45 minutes for the flight to land at Mumbai airport, and IndiGo ground staff and a medical team were already on standby on the ground. The passenger was rushed to a hospital, and doctors informed him that the his timely intervention helped stabilise the patient. E
The administration of the Vedanta Institute also stated that the medicos are well-equipped with extensive practical training to handle such real-life emergencies. Dr. Daksha Amonkar, Dean of Vedanta Medical College, also expressed pride in the medico’s quick thinking.
