A two-year-old girl from Karnataka, visiting the Taj Mahal with her parents, was saved by CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) after losing consciousness. Aayza, from Belagavi, fell ill on Monday and stopped moving after crying uncontrollably when separated from her mother briefly. CISF personnel quickly transported her to the dispensary, where Dr. Rinku Baghel administered CPR, successfully reviving her.
The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, highlights the quick and effective response by the medical team. “The girl’s parents were distressed as she had fallen unconscious while crying profusely. She was administered CPR and then immediately shifted by ambulance to a private hospital. Her condition has since improved,” said Dr. Baghel, physician at the Taj Mahal dispensary.
Dr. Baghel explained that the incident was likely caused by hypoxia due to excessive crying. “Often, when a child cries excessively, oxygen fails to reach the brain, leading to such a condition.”
Chief medical officer Dr. Arun Kumar Srivastava emphasized the importance of CPR, stating, “When a person’s heart stops beating or person stops breathing, death can occur within minutes. CPR can help save lives and minimize the damaging effects. It helps maintain vital blood flow to the brain and heart, keeping the body supplied with oxygen until advanced medical care can be provided.”