Mangaluru: A swift and coordinated emergency response across two healthcare centres saved the life of Mrs. Meera, a middle-aged woman from the Kakkinje region, who arrived at the Emergency Centre managed by KMC Hospital at Shri Krishna Hospital (SKH), Kakkinje, with sudden and severe breathlessness.

Three cardiac arrests managed within minutes

Within moments of arrival, Mrs. Meera went into cardiac arrest, followed by two more episodes in quick succession. The emergency team at SKH Kakkinje performed three rounds of CPR, revived her each time, secured her airway, intubated her, placed her on ventilator support, and stabilised her for urgent transfer to KMC Hospital Mangaluru.

Critical diagnosis and advanced treatment at KMC Hospital

At KMC Hospital, doctors found she was suffering from carbon dioxide retention, respiratory acidosis, and atrial fibrillation. She was placed on mechanical ventilation, given intravenous antibiotics and appropriate cardiac medication. With continuous monitoring and expert care, her condition gradually improved.

Importance of peripheral emergency care highlighted

The case stands as a strong reminder of how crucial timely intervention is in peripheral or rural emergency settings.

Dr. Basavaprabhu, Consultant – Internal Medicine, KMC Hospital Mangaluru, said:
“The prompt CPR and stabilisation provided at Shri Krishna Hospital Kakkinje created the vital window we needed to deliver advanced treatment. Without that early action, the outcome would have been very different.”

Dr. Jeedhu Radhakrishnan, Cluster Head – Emergency Medicine, added:
“Peripheral emergency units are the first line of defense. When resuscitation and stabilisation happen swiftly, survival rates increase dramatically.”

A powerful example of coordinated lifesaving care

Mrs. Meera’s survival reflects the impact of quick decision-making by her family, rapid resuscitation at the periphery, and seamless transition to advanced care in Mangaluru.

Saghir Siddiqui, Regional Chief Operating Officer, KMC Hospital Mangaluru, noted that the Emergency Centre at SKH Kakkinje serves patients from Charmadi, Banakal, Kottegere, Mudigere, and Ujire, providing crucial emergency support to the region.
He also shared the emergency response number: 8050880666.

Mrs. Meera continues to recover well, proving that timely intervention — even in rural settings — truly saves lives.