Viral Video: Andhra Doctor's Heroic CPR Saves Child's Life After Electric Shock
A six-year-old boy was electrocuted in Ayyappa Nagar, Vijayawada, but an Andhra doctor acted quickly to save his life. The boy's anxious parents were carrying him down the street when he suffered a cardiac arrest. Dr. Ravalika, who happened to be walking by, saw their anguish and sprung into action.She conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the boy right on the road.?
What happens in the video?
A video shows the doctor repeatedly tapping the boy's chest as he lay lifeless, attempting to revive him as pedestrians vacated the road to allow the CPR to continue despite the mob.
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After repeated efforts, the doctor was able to revive the six-year-old. After five tense minutes, the boy started breathing again. He was then brought to the hospital for additional treatment and has since fully recovered, as per reports.
Dr. Ravalika's prompt and diligent action has garnered her significant recognition and respect in the community.?
How did people on the internet react?
The boy's parents expressed their heartfelt thanks for Dr Ravalika's lifesaving intervention, and the internet was full of praises for her.?
¡°Kudos to the doctor. My thesis was on electric burn and the success rate of revival using CPR outside the hospital is less than 10% hence making this case even more remarkable,¡± commented one doctor.?
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¡°Heartfelt salute to the doctor,¡± said another. ¡°Praise God for the doctor and presence of mind to administer CPR. Everyone should get trained in India to administer CPR,¡± came another comment. Check the viral video here.
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