GURUGRAM- A swift response by a doctor onboard an IndiGo (6E) Bengaluru (BLR) to Delhi (DEL) flight saved a passenger life during a medical emergency.
The 44-year-old ex-army man, who exhibited symptoms of hypoglycemia mid-air, received immediate care, stabilizing his condition without requiring an emergency landing.
Photo: EurospotIndiGo Passenger Life Saved By Doctor
Dr. Ritin Mohindra, an Assistant Professor specializing in Acute Care and Emergency Medicine at PGIMER, Chandigarh, played a pivotal role in managing the situation and ensuring the passenger’s safety.
On Flight 6E6021, departing at 5:45 am from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR), a medical emergency unfolded approximately 45 minutes after takeoff.
The passenger experiencing weakness on his left side, discomfort, and a headache, raised alarms among the cabin crew, prompting an urgent request for medical assistance.
Dr. Mohindra, responding promptly, assessed the patient, who revealed a history of diabetes and regular medication use.
Recognizing potential hypoglycemia – a critical condition caused by dangerously low blood sugar—Dr. Mohindra instructed the cabin crew to prepare a sugar-water solution. The simple remedy worked effectively, stabilizing the passenger within 15 minutes.
The doctor closely monitored the passenger for the remainder of the journey, offering reassurance and medical advice.
Upon reaching Delhi, the passenger, traveling with his wife as part of a group, was stable enough to continue his trip.
Photo: Raihan AhmedPassenger’s Dangerous Condition
Dr. Mohindra highlighted the importance of early recognition and intervention for hypoglycemia. Symptoms like weakness, confusion, and seizures can escalate if untreated, potentially leading to coma or worse.
Diabetics using oral medications or insulin are particularly at risk and should be educated about the condition’s warning signs.
This incident underscores the importance of having trained professionals onboard and the preparedness of flight crews to handle emergencies.
Passengers with medical histories are also encouraged to carry essential medications and communicate their needs to the crew.
Photo: Pieter ElbersA Note of Appreciation
IndiGo’s efficient coordination with Dr. Mohindra ensured the passenger’s safety.
The airline’s quick-thinking crew and the presence of medical experts onboard highlight the value of teamwork in critical situations.
Photo: avgeekwithlens/ Harsh TekriwalSimilar Incident
Two doctors provided emergency medical care to a passenger experiencing seizures on an Air India (AI) flight from Delhi to Toronto. Dr. Sundar Sankaran, Director of the Aster Institute of Renal Transplantation in Bengaluru, collaborated with Toronto-based radiologist Dr. Satheesh Krishna to treat the disoriented middle-aged woman.
The medical team attended to the passenger before takeoff, monitoring her vital signs and ensuring her stability. Airport authorities transferred the woman to Medanta Medical Center at Delhi Airport for further medical care.
The incident triggered mandatory security protocols, requiring a complete rescreening of the aircraft. This security measure delayed the flight’s departure by one hour.
Air India staff coordinated with the medical professionals throughout the emergency. The airline later commended Dr. Sankaran’s intervention on social media, praising his willingness to help and recognizing their staff’s professional response.
Dear Mr. Sankaran, we honor you for the part you played! Thank you. It always feels blessed to have a persona like you amongst us, who never hesitate to extend their helping hands to people. Thank you for noticing our staff commitment, and we will surely pass on your appreciation.”
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