Rishikesh, December 19, 2024
The emergency air ambulance service operated by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, has proven to be a lifesaver for critically injured individuals in accidents and severely ill patients from remote areas.
Dr. Madhur Uniyal, the nodal officer for the heli-ambulance service at AIIMS, stated that the heli-ambulance has been highly beneficial in providing immediate medical assistance to trauma patients, as well as those suffering from critical conditions such as heart disease, respiratory ailments, stroke, and pregnancy-related emergencies.
Last Wednesday, a pregnant woman in critical condition was airlifted from Uttarkashi to AIIMS via the heli-ambulance. Due to a lack of necessary resources for safe delivery at the local hospital, she was referred to the higher center at AIIMS, Rishikesh. Under the observation of Dr. Kavita Khoiwal and Senior Nursing Officer Akhilesh Uniyal, the patient was brought to AIIMS, where the obstetrics department successfully performed a high-risk surgery, resulting in a safe delivery. Both the mother and the newborn are healthy.
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On the same day, another patient from Gauchar, suffering from a heart attack and chest pain, was transported to AIIMS via the heli-ambulance. Under the care of Dr. Nishant Mishra and Nursing Officer Tarachand Verma, the patient was brought to AIIMS, where emergency specialists provided critical care in the emergency red area. Subsequently, the patient was admitted to the cardiology IPD, where heart specialists successfully performed high-risk surgery. According to the doctors, the patient is now fully stable.
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AIIMS Director Prof. Dr. Meenu Singh stated, “The heli-ambulance service operated by AIIMS Rishikesh, dedicated to public welfare in collaboration with the state government, will always remain ready to provide emergency services in Uttarakhand. This life-saving service is entirely free for critically ill patients and pregnant women. AIIMS will continue to extend full support to the Uttarakhand government to ensure better healthcare services for the public in the state.”
