Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Hyderabad Hospital Worker Saves Patient, ORS Distribution Planned
A worker at a Hyderabad hospital saved a man's life by giving him CPR when he collapsed due to chest pain.
The hospital director praised the worker's quick thinking.
The patient is now doing better.
The hospital gives CPR training to its staff, and doctors suggest increasing the training frequency because sudden heart problems are becoming more common.
Also, Hyderabad is giving out packets of ORS and zinc tablets to schools and childcare centers to help stop diarrhea, with the focus on areas where diarrhea cases were reported.
A non-medical worker at NIMS saved a patient's life by performing CPR.
The NIMS director appreciated the worker for his swift action.
The patient is in stable condition and recovering well.
Doctors suggest increasing the frequency of CPR training for all staff.
Hyderabad will distribute ORS and zinc tablets as part of the 'Stop Diarrhoea Campaign'.
- Who
- Srinivas, a non-medical worker at NIMS, performed CPR on Baggi Ashok. The Hyderabad collector Harichandana Dasari and medical staff.
- What
- A hospital worker performed CPR to save a patient. Hyderabad will distribute ORS and zinc tablets under the 'Stop Diarrhoea Campaign'.
- When
- The CPR incident happened recently. The 'Stop Diarrhoea Campaign' will continue until July 31.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS).
- Why
- The CPR was performed to save a patient's life. The ORS and zinc tablets are being distributed to combat diarrhea.
Importance of CPR training
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Emergency response
Importance of CPR training
The CPR should begin at the site of the emergency
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- Hospital
- Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS)
- Worker
- Srinivas
- Patient's Condition
- Stable and recovering
- CPR Training
- Provided annually, suggested to increase frequency
- Campaign
- 'Stop Diarrhoea Campaign'
- ORS/Zinc Distribution
- Government schools, hostels, and anganwadis
- Distribution Target
- Two ORS packets and 14 zinc tablets per child under five years old.