Due to the swiftness done by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) of GVKEMRI-108 service, life of 12 year old boy, Suhail, was saved as he was admitted to the Doon Hospital after his hand was graciously pulled out from the one of the metal spikes of the iron-gate.
As per the information available, EMT Rohit Kumar received a case from the Emergency Response Centre (ERC) of the 108- service after metal spike of the iron-gate was pierced to the hand of a young boy while he was playing at the veranda of his house.
Acting swiftly, the team reached at the spot. After having dialogues with the medical officer posted at ERC, the victim was administered pain-killer injection and strictly restricted his wounded hands wounded in order to prevent further damage.
With the help of locals, the metal spike was severed from the iron-gate and was immediately took him to the hospital for further advance treatment.
While sharing his experience, EMT Rohit said that he had earlier also provided immediate medical relief to victims but this was case was unique as it had the involvement of the young boy, who got his hand wounded very badly.
Medicos warned that such kind of injuries would prove fatal for the victim as it could damage the radial artery, the main artery for the blood supply. later, the father of the child, Mohammad Sufi, also thanked the 108-service team for their immediate action as it helped to save the life of victim.