Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Soldier Airlifted From Kargil, Saved by Chandimandir Hospital
A soldier in Kargil, experiencing breathing problems at a high altitude, was flown to the Command Hospital.
Doctors quickly realized the soldier had a serious blood clot issue.
The medical team treated the soldier, and the soldier is now recovering and stable.
A soldier was airlifted from Kargil to Command Hospital Chandimandir.
The soldier was diagnosed with bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism.
Lt Col Purushotham led the team providing emergency treatment.
The soldier is now stable and recovering.
The Indian Air Force facilitated the airlift.
- Who
- A soldier, medical team led by Lt Col Purushotham, and the Indian Air Force.
- What
- A soldier with a life-threatening condition was treated for bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism.
- When
- Airlifted on Saturday.
- Where
- Command Hospital Chandimandir.
- Why
- To receive emergency medical treatment.
- Hospital
- Chandimandir
- Hospital Affiliation
- Army's Western Command
- Diagnosis
- Bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism
- Airlift Support
- Indian Air Force's AN-32 aircraft
- Current Status
- Stable and recovering on oxygen support
Sources
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Command Hospital Chandimandir saves life of soldier airlifted from Kargil