In these unprecedented times, when cases are heard about hospitals refusing to even admit
EMERGENCY NEUROSURGERY ON COVID-19 POSITIVE PATIENT AT MGM HEALTHCARE
Chennai, August 04, 2020
In these unprecedented times, when cases are heard about hospitals refusing to even admit or treat symptomatic COVID-19 suspects for any other ailments, MGM Healthcare, a multi-specialty quaternary care hospital in the heart of the city, not just admitted but also successfully completed an emergency neurosurgery procedure on a COVID-19 positive patient.
23-year patient was presented with a spinal tumour due to which he was suffering with severe lower back pain and a rapidly progressing numbness in his legs. Control of his bowel and bladder functions also became very difficult for him. Surgery was the need of the hour and the only option. But unfortunately, he tested COVID-19 positive.Explaining the patient’s condition during admission, Dr. K. Sridhar, Director & Group Head – Institute of Neuros ciences & Spinal Disorders, MGM Healthcare said, “Neuro emergencies cannot wait as any delay in management can have disastrous effects on the patient.”
“As the patient’s condition was rapidly deteriorating, we had no option but to perform the surgery despite being tested positive for COVID-19. Meticulous planning was needed with respect to manpower and logistics. Everyone in the team were sensitized on the use of PPEs to minimize the risk of exposure. The surgery had to be done with utmost precaution and safety, as the doctors, nurses and technicians were all at risk. At the same time, we were aware that his future lay in our hands. Despite the challenges, surgery was completed successfully and we mobilised him out of bed and got him to walk without pain the very next day,” he added.
Commenting on the case, Harish Manian, CEO, MGM Healthcare said, “There comes a time in the lives of medical professionals where despite adverse circumstances, a decision needs to be taken and implemented. These decisions are not the usual day-to-day decisions, but those where it’s a matter of life saving. It’s indeed gratifying experience to have been able to give a new lease of life to the young man.”
About MGM Healthcare
Born out of a need for altruism, MGM Healthcare is obsessed with bettering patient experiences and improving clinical outcomes through expertise, passion and technology. The manifestation of this dedication to superlative health-caring is a state-of-the-art hospital on Nelson Manickam Road, Chennai, India having 400 beds, over 100 critical care beds, 250+ Doctors, 12 Centres of Excellence, 30+ Clinical Departments, 12 state-of-the-art Oper ating Theatres and 24 x 7 comprehensive Emergency Care. Here, a host of eminent surgeons and physicians wield a potent combination of skill and cutting edge technology to elevate care and outcomes to new levels. MGM Healthcare is the first hospital in India to be awarded the coveted USGBC LEED Platinum certificate for energy efficiency and the highest rated green-hospital in Asia
MGM Healthcare opened its doors to the public in July 2019 and the facility was formally inaugurated by the Hon. Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu. In little less than a year, MGM has many firsts to its credit including being the first centre to perform all major solid-organ transplants within one year of operation. This is in addition to other complex cardiac device implantation and neurosurgical interventions. MGM Healthcare has proudly welcomed patients and families from over 50 countries in addition to being the preferred healthcare partner for the people of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
