Kerala Doctors Perform Roadside Surgery with Razor, Straw, Phone Light; Governor Commends Heroism

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News18•24-12-2025, 10:54
Kerala Doctors Perform Roadside Surgery with Razor, Straw, Phone Light; Governor Commends Heroism
- •Three Kerala doctors performed emergency roadside surgery on an accident victim, Linu, using a razor, plastic straw, and phone light.
- •Dr. B Manoop, Dr. Thomas Peter, and Dr. Didiya improvised a cricothyrotomy to open Linu's blocked airway after a motorcycle accident in Udayamperoor.
- •Despite the successful procedure restoring Linu's breathing, he tragically succumbed to his injuries two days later.
- •Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar personally commended the doctors for their extraordinary humanitarian act.
- •The incident highlights the doctors' quick thinking, dedication, and the highest ethics of the medical profession in a critical situation.
Why It Matters: Kerala doctors' heroic roadside surgery with minimal tools exemplifies extraordinary medical dedication and humanity.
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