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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Timely treatment by MKCG team helps save ASI's life
Berhampur: Prompt intervention by doctors at MKCG Medical College and Hospital here helped save a 49-year-old assistant sub-inspector (ASI) after he suffered an acute ischemic stroke on duty. The hospital's medical team performed thrombolysis on the patient within the critical window period, marking a first for MKCG, doctors said. Thrombolysis, a procedure involving the infusion of clot-busting medication, is most effective when administered within 4.5 hours of onset of stroke symptoms, which significantly increases the chances of patient recovery, experts said. The ASI, who experienced slurred speech, difficulty in walking and drooping face, while on duty at Baidyanathpur police station, was immediately shifted to the hospital on the advice of SP (Berhampur), Saravana Vivek M. Inspector in-charge of Baidyanathpur police station, Suchitra Parida, coordinated the quick transfer. The hospital's neurology team, led by Dr Soumyadarshan Nayak, performed thrombolysis. "A life-saving injection was administered immediately. Within five minutes of the infusion, the patient began to talk and walk," said Dr Nayak. The police officer, who suffers from diabetes and hypertension, is now stable and under observation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The life-saving medication, usually stocked in the cardiology department, was made available following swift action by hospital authorities. "The police officer's life was saved due to the collaborative efforts of the neurology, casualty and radiodiagnosis departments," said Durga Madhab Satapathy, superintendent of MKCG. He thanked police personnel for the swift transfer of the ASI to hospital to enable the timely procedure.
Hans India
24-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
3 die of diarrhoea in Ganjam
Berhampur: Suspected diarrhoea has claimed the lives of three persons and affected several others in at least four villages in Ganjam district, officials said on Wednesday. The casualties were reported from Damapur village under Sanakhemundi block, when several villagers began showing symptoms such as vomiting and loose motion, according to the district health department. According to officials, Sambaru Mallick (63) and Kandara Mallick (60) died at their homes on Monday, while Sukura Mallick (45) passed away on Tuesday night at MKCG Medical College and Hospital, where she was undergoing treatment. At least seven others have been affected by the water-borne disease, four of whom are currently admitted at MKCG Hospital, while others were initially treated at Digapahandi Community Health Centre. Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) Sukant Kumar Nayak said the exact cause of the deaths is still being determined, and laboratory reports are awaited. Health teams have been deployed, and a temporary health camp has been set up in the village. Health officials have collected stool and water samples for testing and launched an awareness campaign urging villagers to consume boiled water and maintain hygiene. Water sources have been disinfected, and halogen tablets along with ORS packets have been distributed.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Time of India
MKCG probes ‘negligence' in referral of accident victim to pvt hosp
1 2 Berhampur: Authorities of MKCG Medical College and Hospital here have formed a five-member committee to inquire into accusations of referral of an accident victim to a private hospital by an assistant professor, where he succumbed to his injuries allegedly due to negligent treatment. The committee held its first meeting on Thursday to investigate the complaints of the family members of the deceased. "The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, where the panel wants to hear from both sides," said Durga Madhab Satapathy, MKCG superintendent. Balaram Gouda, 28, of Baghalati, was rushed to MKCG after he sustained injuries in a bike accident near Mahuda on July 10. He was first treated in the emergency ward, and then, on the advice of a senior doctor of the orthopaedic department, they admitted him to a private hospital. As the patient's condition worsened after surgery, he was referred to another private hospital in Bhubaneswar. He succumbed to his injuries on the way on July 13. Family members alleged that Balaram died due to the referral to a private hospital. Balaram's brother lodged an FIR at Baidyanathpur police station against the doctor and urged the medical college authorities to take action against him. Several villagers, including family members of Balaram, also staged a demonstration in front of the Berhampur SP's office and MKCG superintendent's office, demanding removal of touts and compensation of Rs 2 crore. "We will take action as per the recommendations of the committee," said Satapathy. Suchitra Parida, inspector in-charge, Baidyanathpur police station, said they have registered a case against the doctor and launched an inquiry.
