An elderly passenger's life was saved by a ticket examiner after the former suffered a heart attack during a long-distance train journey. The ticket examiner performed CPR on the elderly man for approximately 15 minutes.
BP Karn and his brother were traveling in the first-class coach of the Pawan Express from Darbhanga, Bihar, to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, when Karn suddenly experienced chest pain and lost consciousness. His brother immediately raised the alarm through the Railways' RailMadad portal.
According to a report in NDTV, ticket examiner Savind Kumar received the alert and rushed to the coach. Meanwhile, the passenger’s brother consulted their family doctor, who advised giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Kumar followed the instructions of the doctor and administered CPR for around 15 minutes until the elderly passenger regained consciousness.
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When the train arrived at Chhapra station, a medical team, alerted by the Railways, was waiting. The elderly passenger was rushed to hospital for treatment.
Divisional Railway Manager Vivek Bhushan Sood announced that Savind Kumar will be honoured and awarded a cash prize for his efforts. Railway authorities expressed pride in his actions.
Doctor Saves Elderly Man's Life At Delhi Airport
On July 17, at Delhi airport, the timely action of a doctor saved the life of an elderly man who suffered a heart attack. The elderly man reportedly fainted and lost his pulse after he suffered a heart attack at Terminal 2 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The doctor performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until he gained his pulse. The efforts and the timely intervention of the doctor were praised on social media, where the video of the incident went viral.
What Is CPR?
CPR is an emergency procedure that is performed when a person's breathing or heartbeat stops. It typically involves placing the hands together and applying firm, rapid pressure on the chest. This technique is regarded as a vital life-saving skill.
The procedure involves laying the patient on their back and opening their airways. If the patient is not breathing, it begins with 30 quick and firm chest compressions, followed by two rescue breaths.