Tag: Emergency Medical Services
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Man 87 Waits Seven Hours for Ambulance on Garden Centre Floor
Urgent concern after seven-hour wait An 87-year-old man was left waiting for an emergency ambulance for seven hours after a fall at a garden centre, raising questions about the capacity and responsiveness of emergency services in the region. The incident, reported by local media, underscores the mounting pressures facing ambulance services and the vulnerable position…
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Bribery Ordeal After Daughter’s Death: Retired BPCL CFO’s Harrowing Experience and Cops’ Suspension
Unfolding tragedy in a city hospital corridor In Bengaluru, a family’s most personal tragedy has intersected with allegations of extortion and official misconduct. A retired chief financial officer of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) shared a harrowing account of paying bribes to ambulance personnel and hospital staff amid the death of his daughter. He says…
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Woman Hospitalized After Right Hand Trapped in Sugar Cane Machine in Clementi
Incident Overview A woman was rushed to the hospital after her right hand became trapped in a sugar cane juicer at a stall near Clementi Avenue 3 on the evening of October 10. The incident occurred at about 6:50 pm in front of the Clementi 448 Market and Food Centre, a busy local hub for…
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Andhra Pradesh Announces Stipend Hike for AYUSH Students, House Surgeons, and PG Doctors
Overview of AP’s Stipend and Policy Moves The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a series of supportive measures aimed at strengthening medical education and healthcare services. In a move expected to ease financial pressures on students and residents, the state has substantially increased stipends for AYUSH students and for postgraduate (PG) medical residents. Alongside this,…
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Transporting Patients with Highly Infectious Diseases Safely
Introduction to Safe Patient Transport In light of recent health challenges, hospitals in Sweden have ramped up efforts to ensure the safe transportation of patients with highly infectious diseases, like forms of hemorrhagic fever. This is crucial for protecting healthcare workers and the public while providing necessary medical care. The high-isolation units located at Linköping…