Doctors Save Baby with Congenital Heart Disease During Flight
A baby with congenital heart disease developed severe breathing issues during a Ranchi-Delhi flight when two co-passengers, both doctors, came to the child’s rescue.
Emergency Medical Assistance Provided
IAS officer Dr Nitin Kulkarni, also a doctor by training, and a doctor from Ranchi Sadar Hospital gave oxygen supply using a mask meant for adults and other drugs as emergency medical assistance.
Medical Team Provides Support
After the flight landed after an hour, a medical team took the baby under their care and provided oxygen support.
Baby Being Taken to AIIMS for Treatment
The parents were taking the baby to AIIMS, Delhi for treatment of the baby’s heart condition.
Emergency Announcement on Indigo Flight
On Saturday, twenty minutes into the Indigo flight, the air crew made an emergency announcement seeking medical assistance from any doctor on board for a baby in distress.
Doctors Take Charge
Kulkarni, presently the principal secretary to the Governor of Jharkhand and Dr Mozammil Pheroz from Sadar Hospital, Ranchi came forward to save the child.
“The mother was crying as the baby was gasping for breath. Me and Dr Mozammil took over care of the baby. Oxygen was supplied through an adult mask as somehow no baby mask or cannula was available,” Dr Kulkarni said.
“We checked the medical records. The baby suffered from a congenital heart condition, patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). They were going to AIIMS for it,” he said.
Treatment and Progress
Injection Theophylline and Dexona from the drugs kit were administered to the baby, resulting in some signs of improvement. Oxygen saturation status could not be accurately assessed due to the lack of an oximeter.
“First 15-20 minutes were very crucial and stressful as it was difficult to gauge the progress. Finally the eyes became normal and the baby also made sounds,” Dr Kulkarni said.
Successful Outcome
The flight landed at 9.25 am and the medical team rushed in to provide the baby with oxygen support. The efforts of the doctors and the prompt support from the cabin crew led to a successful outcome.
Gratitude for the Doctors
Another co-passenger expressed gratitude towards the two doctors for saving the baby’s life. “Doctors are God-sent angels. Today, I saw one saving a 6-month-old baby on board Indigo [flight]. Dr. Nitin Kulkarni, IAS, Governor House in Jharkhand took on his role as a doctor and saved the kid. Salute to you sir,” AS Deol wrote on X.
Summary:
- A baby with congenital heart disease experienced breathing issues during a flight from Ranchi to Delhi.
- Two co-passengers, both doctors, provided emergency medical assistance.
- The baby was taken under the care of a medical team after the flight landed.
- The parents were traveling to AIIMS, Delhi for the baby’s heart condition treatment.
- The doctors administered oxygen, medication, and monitored the baby’s progress.
- The flight crew and cabin crew provided support during the emergency.
- The flight landed safely, and the baby received further medical assistance.
- Passengers expressed gratitude towards the doctors for their life-saving efforts.
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