Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 26: Meera, a middle-aged woman from Kakkinje region, was rushed to KMC Hospital managed Emergency Center at Shri Krishna Hospital Kakkinje with a sudden onset of severe breathlessness, and it quickly became clear that she was in critical condition. Within minutes of her arrival, she suffered a cardiac arrest, followed by two more episodes in rapid succession. The emergency team acted quickly and performed three rounds of CPR, successfully revived her each time, intubated her, placed her on ventilator support, and ensured that she was stable enough for urgent transfer to a higher center, KMC Hospital Mangaluru
Upon arrival at KMC Hospital, further evaluation revealed that Meera was experiencing significant carbon dioxide retention, respiratory acidosis, and atrial fibrillation. She was placed on mechanical ventilation, started on intravenous antibiotics, and her atrial fibrillation was managed with medication. With careful monitoring and supportive care, her condition gradually stabilized.
This case underscores the critical importance of timely intervention in peripheral emergency settings. Even when resources are limited, rapid assessment, immediate resuscitation, quick decision from the family members in promptly referring to higher center can significantly impact patient outcomes, particularly for those who are acutely ill.
Dr Basavaprabhu, consultant – Internal Medicine, KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, reflects, “This case highlights how crucial timely intervention is at peripheral emergency centers. The prompt CPR, airway management, and stabilization provided at Shri Krishna Hospital Kakkinje created the vital window we needed to deliver advanced treatment. Without that early action, the outcome would have been very different.”
Dr Jeedhu Radhakrishnan, cluster head – Emergency Medicine, KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, adds, “Peripheral emergency units are the first line of defense for critically ill patients. When resuscitation and stabilization happen swiftly, survival rates increase dramatically. Mrs. Meera’s story is a powerful example of how timely peripheral care and early referral can truly save lives.”
Meera’s recovery is a testament to the life-saving potential of peripheral emergency centers. The quick actions of the team at Emergency Center managed by KMC Hospital at Shri Krishna Hospital Kakkinje, combined with coordinated advanced care at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru demonstrate that even in rural region, timely intervention, prompt decisions can make all the difference.
Saghir Siddiqui, regional chief operating officer KMC Hospital Mangaluru stated “KMC’s Emergency Center at SKH Kakkinje caters to all types of emergencies in surrounding areas from Charmadi, Banakal, Kottegere, Mudigere, Ujire, making a difference in enhancement of lives for the people of the region.
The emergency response number of KMC EMR @ SKH Kakkinje is 8050880666.