In Hyderabad, Olive Hospital’s emergency team saved the life of a patient with multiple stab wounds on 13 July. The patient was in a state of hypovolemic shock due to extensive blood loss.
Dr Rizwan led the team in the Emergency department. They quickly administered blood to stabilize the patient’s blood pressure and prepared for emergency surgery. Dr Radhakrishna performed abdominal surgery to address one of the stab wounds without damaging the intestines. Dr Syed Nasheed Ali, a Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, operated on the patient’s chest, repairing a severe cut in the right internal mammary artery.
The team’s efficient coordination, well-prepared surgical team, and in-house availability of specialist doctors, diagnostic facilities, and a blood bank contributed to the successful outcome. The patient’s condition stabilized and he showed signs of improvement. This life-saving operation was a true race against time that resulted in victory for the dedicated medical team.