Heroic Doctor Rescues Patient in Kolhapur

Sep 30, 2024

Doctor Saves Life in Kolhapur

Overview

  • A video clip of a doctor saving a man's life is gaining attention online.
  • The video has been shared multiple times on Twitter, including by Rajya Sabha MP Dhananjay Mahadev.

Incident Details

  • Location: Kolhapur, Maharashtra
  • Patient: An elderly man consulting with a doctor.
  • Duration of Video: 37 seconds

Events in the Video

  • The patient begins to feel dizzy during the consultation.
  • In an attempt to alert the doctor, he taps on the table.
  • The patient's head then hangs back, indicating a loss of consciousness.

Doctor's Response

  • Doctor: Dr. Arjun Arnaik
  • Profession: Cardiologist
  • Action Taken: Performed CPR (chest thumping) to stabilize the patient.

Outcome

  • The prompt action by Dr. Arnaik relieved the patient and made him stable.