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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Man who died after head surgery tested positive for Covid
Trichy: A 60-year-old man, who contracted Covid-19, died at Trichy MGMGH on Sunday following complications of head surgery which he underwent after a road accident on May 11, according to officials. Health officials said the deceased, Govindhanathan, was admitted to a private hospital after an accident on May 11 and underwent FTP decompression craniotomy. He took a swab test at the private hospital on May 20, and the results returned positive on May 23. He was discharged from the hospital and was isolated at his home. A health official told TOI, "He was admitted to MGMGH on June 5 with a poor Glasgow Coma Scale score. Health staff came to know about the Covid history later and isolated him at the GH. But no retest was conducted due to a lack of testing availability at the time. Meanwhile, he died around 8.45am on Sunday." The official denied that the cause of death was related to Covid-19. "The cause of death can be concluded only after an autopsy report comes," the official added. Meanwhile, health officials reported that there are two active Covid-19 cases in the district. Both patients, a 25-year-old female and a 51-year-old male, are in home isolation.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
NRI praises care given by MGMGH team to elderly parents
Ramachandran Saravanan, a non-resident Indian (NRI) solicitor in London, UK, has expressed his appreciation of the care given to his Tiruchi-based parents by the medical team at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH), in a letter addressed to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. Mr. Saravanan's father, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Labour with the Government of Tamil Nadu, and mother, aged 85, are senior citizens living alone in Tiruchi. Mr. Saravanan, who shifted to the UK in 2010, had been monitoring his parents' health through regular video calls. He sought assistance from the local authorities in April when he noticed that his mother seemed to be ailing. 'In response to my concerns, the team at Tiruchi Government Hospital, including Dean Dr. S. Kumaravel, [medical superintendent] Udhaya Aruna and [deputy superintendent] Arun Raj conducted a comprehensive medical assessment for both my parents and initiated a master check-up. My mother, who was suffering from an infected tooth, received prompt and effective treatment,' he wrote in his letter, shared with The Hindu, on Saturday. On April 7, Mr. Saravanan alerted the authorities again fearing she had suffered a stroke. The MGMGH team diagnosed facial palsy and admitted her to the intermediate care unit (IMCU) for further observation and care. 'Despite initially being unable to speak, swallow, or drink, she made a remarkable recovery ,' said Mr. Saravanan. 'I cannot emphasise enough how deeply grateful I am for the dedicated care my parents received from the team at Tiruchi Government Hospital. Their professionalism, expertise, and compassion are truly commendable,' he wrote.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Trichy GH gets new medical equipment worth ` 98L
Trichy: In a boost to patient care and medical infrastructure at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Govt Hospital (MGMGH) in Trichy, the hospital has received medical equipment worth Rs 98.44 lakh. The new equipment includes an echocardiogram (echo) machine with probes for adult, paediatric, and neonatal patients; an electromagnetic stimulation therapy device; and a combined ultrasonic therapy unit. The echocardiogram is used to examine the structure of the heart and surrounding blood vessels, assess blood flow, and evaluate the heart's chambers. Nearly 200 patients daily visit the cardiology department in the hospital from Trichy and neighbouring districts. The orthopaedic block will use the electromagnetic stimulation therapy device to treat musculoskeletal conditions by stimulating the healing process and reducing inflammation. "It can help with fractures, stiffness and chronic pain conditions. This will significantly improve treatment outcomes as well," a senior hospital official told TOI. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Car Novels Undo The combined ultrasonic therapy unit will be installed in the physiotherapy block to treat muscle pain. The equipment, installed in the hospital for the first time, was donated by the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), Chennai, under the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. District collector M Pradeep Kumar inaugurated the devices on Friday. CWC executive director (south) Jacintha Lawrence and MGMGH medical superintendent Udhaya Aruna were present.
