Doctor’s timely intervention saved life of a 60-year-old at Delhi airport | Watch
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of heroism and sense of duty, a woman doctor saved the life of an elderly man who suffered a heart attack at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 on Wednesday.
The incident, captured on video, has gone viral on social media, with netizens praising the doctor for her swift and decisive actions. The doctor was present at the terminal when the man collapsed, and she immediately began performing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) on him, being watched over by a concerned crowd.
Today at T2 Delhi Airport, a gentleman in his late 60s had a heart attack in the food court area.
— Rishi Bagree (@rishibagree) July 17, 2024
This lady Doctor revived him in 5 mins.
Super proud of Indian doctors.
Please share this so that she can be acknowledged. pic.twitter.com/pLXBMbWIV4
The doctor’s quick response and medical expertise were crucial in reviving the man after an intense CPR for five minutes.
Throughout the ordeal, she continuously motivated him until he regained consciousness. The identity of the doctor remains unknown, but social media users are calling for her to be recognized for her heroic actions.
An X user shared the video, writing, “Today at T2 Delhi Airport, a gentleman in his late 60s had a heart attack in the food court area. This lady Doctor revived him in 5 mins. Super proud of Indian doctors”.
This incident is reminiscent of a similar event that occurred last year, when an Indian doctor revived a patient who suffered two massive heart attacks during a UK-India flight. Reports indicate that the man’s heart stopped twice, and the doctor had to battle for hours to save his life.