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Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Health
- Times of Oman
Indian medical team provides critical inputs for treatment methodology of burn patients in Bangladesh
Dhaka: A visiting Indian medical team has provided critical inputs for treatment methodology of patients injured in a fighter jet crash in Bangladesh, Indian High Commission in Dhaka said on Friday. "The Indian Medical Team currently visiting Bangladesh continued their mission to provide medical support to Bangladesh authorities for treatment of critically injured patients in the aftermath of the plane crash of July 21 at Milestone School and College in Dhaka", said the statement posted on Facebook page of Indian High Commission, Dhaka. "Today, the team held the second round of consultations with doctors at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka, visited some of the patients and observed their prognosis," it added. "The team further deliberated management protocols with the doctors at the Institute and provided critical inputs for treatment methodology," the statement said. A medical team on Wednesday evening arrived in Dhaka to support burn victims of the recent fighter jet crash in the Diabari area of Bangladesh's capital. According to the Bangladesh Chief Adviser's Press Wing, the death toll in the crash incident has risen to 33 and 50 injured, mostly students were admitted to various hospitals in capital, Dhaka. Injured other were teachers, school staff, firefighters, police, army, maids, electricians, and others. The death toll may rise again, as among the injured, 25 patients have serious conditions with burn injury, a doctor said. On July 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences at the loss of lives in the tragic air crash in Dhaka and had conveyed assurances of support and assistance. A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka on Monday afternoon. The jet was being piloted by Bangladeshi Air Force Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam Sagor, who had also died in the crash.
New York Times
4 days ago
- Health
- New York Times
Children Burned by Fighter Crash in Bangladesh Die Days Later
It was about 1 p.m. on Monday when Tahmina Akhter arrived to pick her two children up from school. Her son, age 7, emerged a few minutes later, Ms. Akhter said, but went back to fetch his 12-year-old sister. That must have been just after 1:18 p.m. Moments later, before the siblings could return, a fighter jet flipped in midair and crashed into their school building in the Uttara neighborhood of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Its unspent fuel ignited like napalm. Brother and sister were both severely burned, along with dozens of other students. Within the next two days, both had died. The children were among at least 30 killed by the crash. The Bangladeshi military said in a statement on Monday that a mechanical error had caused the crash and that further investigation was underway. Most of those killed on the ground were children between 9 and 14. The severe nature of the burns they suffered left at least 55 more in hospitals. Seven were in critical condition at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery on Thursday, including four on life support. Dr. Anubhav Gupta, a plastic surgeon and burn specialist at Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi, said that for burn patients who survive the first two days after an accident, the next two or three days is 'our golden time.' The patients have been stabilized by then, he said, with wounds dressed and intensive hydration supplied, and infection has not yet set in. It is the moment of opportunity for transplants of skin and artificial tissues. There was no such opportunity for Ms. Akhter's children. Soon after the plane crash, Ms. Akhter was joined by her husband, Ashraful Islam, an ex-soldier. He had been less than a mile away and rushed to the school in time to see a fireball billowing out. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Khaleej Times
5 days ago
- Health
- Khaleej Times
Indian medical team to visit Dhaka to help burn victims from deadly jet crash
A medical team is likely to visit Dhaka shortly to support burn victims of the recent fighter jet crash in the Diabari area of Bangladesh's capital, Indian High Commission in Dhaka said on Wednesday. According to the Chief Adviser's Press Wing, the death toll in the crash incident has risen to 29 and the number of injured are 69. Most of the injured are student who are now admitted in various hospitals in capital Dhaka. Injured others were teachers, school staff, firefighters, police, army, maids, electricians, and others. Death toll may rise again, as among the injured, 25 patients have serious conditions with burn injury, a doctor said. Meanwhile in Dhaka, the authorities have continued to restrict access to National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery to maintain order and ensure uninterrupted medical care for the victims of the Uttara plane crash, reported the Daily Star. The measures have been taken to avoid unnecessary noise and crowds, according to the hospital officials. On July 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed condolences at the loss of lives in the tragic air crash in Dhaka and had conveyed assurances of support and assistance. "A team of burn-specialist Doctors and Nurses with necessary medical support are scheduled to visit Dhaka shortly to treat the victims", the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said in a Facebook post. "They will make an assessment of the condition of patients with recommendations for further treatment and specialised care in India as necessary," it added. "Additional medical teams may also follow depending on their preliminary assessment and treatment," Indian High Commission said. A Bangladesh Air Force F-7 fighter jet crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka on Monday afternoon. The jet was being piloted by Bangladeshi Air Force Flight Lieutenant Mohammad Towkir Islam Sagar, who had also died in the crash.
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Health
- Times of Oman
"More than 25 patients are very critical": Dr Mohammad Nasir Uddin on condition of victims in Dhaka jet crash
Dhaka : Following the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash into a school in Dhaka, Dr Mohammad Nasir Uddin, Director of the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, shared a detailed update on the condition of the victims and the hospital's ongoing response efforts. "After the plane crash, most of the patients actually came directly to the institution. Also, some of the other hospitals took some of the patients, but most of the patients actually came here and started arriving just half an hour after the incident," Dr Uddin stated. He confirmed that the hospital initially received 21 patients, but that number has since risen. "So far, we primarily received 21 patients, but at present, we have 44 patients admitted in different units of our hospital. Some patients have been transferred to Dhaka Medical College and one also to CMAs. Actually, the CMAs patients were taken on their own accord because they have some connection with the CMAs, but all other patients are admitted here." Explaining the treatment arrangements, Dr Uddin said, "Some of them are in the ICU, some of them are in the HDU, and some of them are in our special unit. That is, the post-op ward has been turned into a special unit for this one patient." While Dr Uddin could not confirm patient details at other hospitals, he noted, "It will be confirmed by our ministry, but what I can tell you is the number of patients admitted in our hospital and how many patients are receiving treatment at present." On the severity of the cases, he said, "More than 25 patients are actually very critical, and you know, burn is a dynamic process. The patient assessment is done repeatedly, reassessment and reassessment are done repeatedly. Our measurement is also done. At present, 25 patients are very critical, and they are being treated in the ICU and HDU." Addressing the large number of burn cases, Dr Uddin added, "As physicians, we do not want any patient to be burned, because you know, the treatment process for burns is quite serious. Patients who survive burns have to undergo long-term treatment. So, this portion is quite out of our hands, how many people will be burned." Regarding concerns about blood shortages, he clarified, "No, actually, in burn patients, on day one, we usually do not give any blood. From after 24 hours, most of the time we actually give fresh plasma, not direct blood. So, at present, we do not have any scarcity of blood at all." Dr Uddin also addressed the influx of volunteers and blood donors. "We have already asked people not to come here to donate blood. We will try to tell them, we will inform them, if we have any scarcity of blood. Individual persons are coming here, and you know, a lot of other people are taking advantage of this, and there are some people who are doing some sort of scam." He continued, "We ask them, please, don't try to come in a group. If you want to donate blood, you should just put your number in our information list, and if necessary, we will call you." Assuring the public of the hospital's capacity, he said, "So far, our institution is quite properly equipped. The first 24 hours is very important, very crucial. Transferring a burn patient is not that easy. But so far, our institution has the capacity to treat them. However, there are some patients for whom, in any part of the world, if the burn is severe, it's really difficult to treat them." Touching on public response and volunteer crowding, he remarked, "This is an emotional matter. The victims are mostly students. So, we cannot ignore the emotions of the common people. But sometimes, this emotion might cause some sort of problem with the management process. We respect their emotion, but we ask them not to crowd here. That might cause cross-infection and might actually endanger their lives." Dr Uddin confirmed that the hospital is fully staffed and stocked: "In our institution, we have all the facilities, all the nurses, doctors, and they are quite capable. The equipment and other medicine are also stored here. Our ministry and other government agencies are actually helping us. At present, we do not need any help from the outside." To the families of the victims, he shared a heartfelt message: "Our sympathy is with them, and we will try our best to serve every patient. But at the same time, we have to say, please don't come here in a group. I know you are very emotional at this moment. Your children are our children, and we will treat them without any hesitation." He added, "We have all the patients' contact numbers. If necessary, we can call them. So, if possible, they should not be around the patient areas, such as the ASDU or ICU, because their presence might cause some problems. That's why we ask them to stay a bit away from the hospital premises. If needed, we will contact them, and we will do whatever is needed."
Free Malaysia Today
7 days ago
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
At least 19 killed after air force jet crashes in Bangladeshi campus
Firemen sprayed water on the mangled remains of the plane after the crash in Dhaka. (AP pic) DHAKA : At least 19 people were killed as a Bangladesh air force training aircraft crashed into a college and school campus in the capital city of Dhaka today, a fire services official said. More than 50 people, including children and adults, were hospitalised with burns, a doctor at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery told reporters. The incident occurred at the Milestone School and College in Dhaka's northern area of Uttara, officials said. 'Bangladesh air force's F-7 BGI training aircraft crashed in Uttara. The aircraft took off at 1.06pm,' the military's public relations department said in a statement. Videos of the aftermath of the crash showed a big fire near a lawn emitting a thick plume of smoke into the sky, as crowds watched from a distance. Firefighters sprayed water on the mangled remains of the plane, which appeared to have rammed into the side of a building, damaging iron grills and creating a gaping hole in the structure, Reuters TV visuals showed. 'A third-grade student was brought in dead, and three others, aged 12, 14 and 40, were admitted to the hospital,' said Bidhan Sarker, head of the burn unit at the Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, where some victims were taken. Visuals also showed people screaming and crying as others tried to comfort them. 'When I was picking (up) my kids and went to the gate, I realised something came from behind… I heard an explosion. When I looked back, I only saw fire and smoke,' said Masud Tarik, a teacher at the school. Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh's interim government, said 'necessary measures' would be taken to investigate the cause of the accident and 'ensure all kinds of assistance'. 'The loss suffered by the air force… students, parents, teachers and staff, and others in this accident is irreparable,' he said. The incident comes a little over a month after an Air India plane crashed on top of a medical college hostel in neighbouring India's Ahmedabad city, killing 241 of the 242 people on board and 19 on the ground, marking the world's worst aviation disaster in a decade.
