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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
MLC provides first aid to students who fall ill during I-Day parade
Shivamogga: During the Independence Day parade at Nehru Stadium in Shivamogga, three participating children suddenly fell ill and collapsed. Fortunately, MLC and BJP functionary Dr Dhananjaya Sarji, who was present at the event, immediately acted. He took one of the children, a girl, to a nearby govt ambulance and provided her with first aid. Dr Dhananjaya Sarji said that the girl was struggling to breathe and was anxious due to the stress and pressure of the event. After checking her heart rate and blood pressure, he managed to calm her and boost her confidence once she returned to a stable condition. He explained that such incidents are common during events like these, especially when people stand for long periods without adequate hydration, leading to dizziness and fainting. He advised against immediately lifting the person or trying to sit them up when they collapse. Instead, one should lay them down in a flat position and elevate their legs to ensure smooth blood flow to the heart and brain. Dr Dhananjaya Sarji emphasised that low blood sugar and blood pressure levels can cause such symptoms, and in such cases, it's essential to lay the person down with their legs elevated rather than trying to lift or sit them up. Dr Sarji, a paediatrician and owner of hospitals, was elected to the legislative council last year. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
State govt hospitals lack fire safety clearance: MLC
Shivamogga: Govt hospitals lack fire safety clearance in the state, BJP MLC Dhananjay Sarji said. He highlighted the insufficient number of govt hospitals in Karnataka with fire safety clearance during the legislative council session on Monday. He referred to recent fire accidents and called on the govt to relax regulations for older buildings and establish a timeline for obtaining clearance. Sarji questioned health and family welfare minister Dinesh Gundu Rao about the discrepancy in fire safety clearances between govt and private hospitals. According to the National Building Code (NBC), both govt and private hospitals are subject to identical regulations. However, the minister disclosed that only 14 out of 2,878 govt hospitals (0.005%) and 315 out of 5,850 private hospitals (0.05%) have secured fire safety clearance. Pointing out that five district hospitals in the state experienced fire accidents in the past two years, Sarji stressed the importance of ensuring all govt hospitals obtain fire safety clearance. He cited the Shivamogga District McGann Hospital fire accident a few years ago, during which 46 children were safely relocated to Sarji Hospital. Sarji said that under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the govt has treated 63 lakh patients, many of whom are referred to private hospitals. He identified the lack of fire safety clearance as a significant problem and urged the govt to consider easing the rules, similar to measures taken in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, where specific fire safety laws for hospitals have been implemented. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
