Upon examination, she found the passenger unconscious, pale and severely dehydrated. (X/@siddaramaiah)
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Dr Nimbalkar Saves US Passenger Mid-Flight; Siddaramaiah Praises

  • Bengaluru doctor Dr. Anjali Nimbalkar saved a US passenger during a mid-air medical emergency on a Goa-New Delhi IndiGo flight.
  • The passenger, Jenny from California, suffered a medical emergency and collapsed twice shortly after takeoff.
  • Dr. Nimbalkar, a former Congress MLA, provided timely medical assistance, including resuscitation and administering an oral electrolyte solution.
  • The flight made a priority landing in Delhi, and the critically ill passenger was evacuated to a hospital.
  • Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah praised Dr. Nimbalkar for her "presence of mind and compassion" and "humanity, service and sense of responsibility."

Why It Matters: This story shows how vital medical expertise is during unexpected crises.

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