Emergency
World Stroke Day: Raising Awareness and Saving Lives
Verified by Dr Nitin Jagasia- Regional Director, Emergency Medical services, Western Region at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai World Stroke Day, observed annually on October 29th, is an important reminder of the global impact of stroke and the urgent need for awareness, prevention, and timely treatment. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide,
Electronic Intensive Care (eICU)
Verified by Dr. Akshay Chhallani–Consultant Critical Care Specialist & Medical Advisor, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. Intensive care forms an essential part of managing a medical condition. Expert intensivists and ICU trained nurses and support staff are the strength of a well-equipped ICU. Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, has successfully managed complex and rare illnesses with the
Medical emergencies during the festive season in India
Verified by Dr. Nitin Jagasia – Head & Consultant Emergency Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and Dr. Akshay Deodhar – Consultant Emergency Medicine, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. The festive season in India is a time for celebration and joy, but it can also be a time for increased medical emergencies. According to a study by
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair: A minimally invasive procedure
A hernia is a bulge that occurs when an organ or tissue pushes through a weak spot in the muscle or tissue that holds it in place. Hernias can occur in any part of the body, but they are most common in the abdomen. What happens during a laparoscopic hernia repair? Laparoscopic hernia repair or
Emergency management of stroke
Verified by Dr. Nitin Jagasia-Head Emergency Medical Services, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai Stroke: A time-bound medical diagnosis A stroke is an emergency medical condition where blood supply to some areas of the brain is cut off temporarily causing brain damage as well as partial or complete loss of body functions, more commonly on one side
Code Blue
Verified by: Dr. Akshay Chhallani, Consultant Critical Care Specialist & Medical Advisor, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai What is Code Blue? “Code Blue” is a term used in hospitals and healthcare facilities to indicate a life-threatening emergency situation in which a patient’s heart has stopped beating, he/she may have fallen unconscious or is unresponsive, etc., and
What is a Panic Attack? How to control it?
What is a Panic Attack? How to control it? Panic attack is a sudden episode of intense anxiety with fear and physical manifestations due to perception of threat or negative outcomes. There can be varied causes for panic attack such as recent major life stressors, a past history of traumatic experience, major changes in life
What to do when breathless is an emergency?
What to do when breathlessness is an emergency? Most of the emergency calls are usually related to shortness of breath or dyspnea. It can occur due to an underlying medical condition or manifest due to other conditions such as strenuous activities like running or climbing stairs very fast. However, in such cases, breathing becomes normal