A doctor from PGI Chandigarh, Assistant Professor Ritin Mohindra, saved the life of a former Indian Army man during a flight from Bengaluru to Delhi on Sunday.
Dr. Mohindra, part of the Division of Acute Care and Emergency Medicine at the Department of Internal Medicine, responded to an in-flight emergency aboard an IndiGo aircraft.
The incident occurred approximately 1.5 hours before the plane was scheduled to land in Delhi. A 44-year-old passenger began experiencing uneasiness, a headache, and weakness on the left side of his body.
Responding to an emergency announcement seeking medical assistance, Dr. Mohindra immediately stepped in to help.
“I inquired about his medical history and medications and suspected hypoglycemia,” Dr. Mohindra told the press. He requested the flight crew to provide sugar syrup and other sugar-based items to address the low blood sugar levels. After a few minutes of treatment, the passenger’s condition improved significantly.
Dr. Mohindra stayed by the man’s side for the remainder of the flight to monitor his recovery. The passenger, who revealed he was an ex-Army officer, expressed his gratitude for the doctor’s prompt assistance.
Though the flight crew initially considered an emergency landing, the man’s recovery made it unnecessary.
The airline acknowledged Dr. Mohindra’s efforts with a token gift and a special note in appreciation of his life-saving intervention.
Dr. Mohindra’s quick thinking and expertise ensured the passenger’s safety, demonstrating the critical role of medical professionals even in unexpected settings.
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