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These doctors saved a road accident victim's life with a pen & a newspaper

These doctors saved a road accident victim's life with a pen & a newspaper

They continued CPR for 25 minutes before the ambulance arrived!

Written by Poorva Chavan |Updated : January 14, 2016 3:34 PM IST

Weren't you thrilled to watch how Aamir Khan deliver a baby by making most of whatever resources that were available to him in the movie Three idiots. In a similar feat, two doctors interning at Apollo Hospital, Secunderabad, saved a road accident victim all by using a pen and a newspaper. Dr Faizah Anjum and Dr Savitri Devi came across a road accident victim with feeble pulse and a huge crowd surrounding him. Most of the people around presumed that the victim was dead and were busy taking his pictures instead of helping him. The two doctors brought the situation under control and revived the patient without the help of any medical instruments and used skill and ingenuity.

They used a pen to prevent the man from swallowing his tongue and kept his airway open. One of the doctors blew air into his lungs with the help of a newspaper while the other did chest compressions. Read: How to help a road accident victim

The continued the CPR for 25 minutes before the ambulance arrived and successfully revived the patient. Once the ambulance arrived the patient was administered saline and oxygen and was taken to the hospital.

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This selfless and brave act of these young lady doctors has been applauded by everyone. They have once again proved that skill is not the only thing that is important, one should also have a presence of mind and should be able use his/her expertise in the most adverse situations. Read: 11 first aid tips you should know in case of a road-traffic accident

The news was shared by a Facebook group called India's Doctors which highlights such selfless acts of doctors from across the country.

Dr Faizah Anjum and Dr Savitri Devi both interns working for Apollo Hospitals Secunderabad were returning yesterday... Posted by India's Doctors on Sunday, 10 January 2016

Image source: India's Doctors/Facebook