Dr. Darshan Rewanwar, Senior Plastic & Burns Surgeon of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute has been selected as a faculty for ASIA WOUND FORUM  2018 being held at Bali; Indonesia from 13th to 15th July 2018.

The abstract presented by him is based on the complex wound management by NPWT (VAC) technique for various soft tissue defects in the duration of last 5 years performed at OCHRI. He will also be presenting a poster on the same.

Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) is a therapeutic technique using a vacuum dressing to promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and enhance healing of second- and third-degree burns. The therapy involves the controlled application of sub-atmospheric pressure to the local wound environment, using a sealed wound dressing connected to a vacuum pump. The successful use of this novel technique in chronic wound management by Dr.Darshan Rewanwar in OCHRI has increased dramatically in this decade. NPWT is even useful for diabetic ulcers, Bed Sores and management of the open abdomen surgical wounds.

Patients from all corners of Central India suffering from burns, non-healing ulcers, diabetic ulcers, pressure sores etc reach OCHRI Plastic Surgery division for solace. It is added that the only Skin bank of Central India wherein processed skin is used for burns management is based at OCHRI.

Medical circles have applauded Dr. Darshan Rewanwar for bringing this honor to himself, OCHRI and Nagpur city.

11th July is death anniversary of Late Shri.Ravi Nair, Co-founder of Nairsons Group. Orange City Hospital & Research Institute, the pilot project of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited is dedicated to his memory.

Shri.Ravi Nair lost his life in prime of youth only due to lack of proper and timely medical care. Hence Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair conceptualized OCHRI; a tertiary health care center wherein all kind of serious patients can be admitted and managed.

OCHRI is a unique working model which has been studied by many management schools wherein NAIRSONS family led by Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair does not benefit from the profits of OCHRI for their personal gains but puts them back to society through various social undertakings.

Remembrance floral offerings to statue of Shri.Ravi Nair were offered by all OCHRI family members led by Dr.Anup Marar, Director- OCHRI & Dr.Vidya Nair Director- Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited and on 11th July 2018. Nagpurians from all strata of life also came to offer their tributes. On this solemn occasion, OCHRI family reaffirmed their commitment to serve with compassion, care and ethics as homage to the departed soul. Simha Chalam, Roy Thomas, Priya Sashi, Dr.Noorul Ameen, Ganesh Iyer, Bharti Badwaik, Ravindra Dhande, Roshan Gotekar& Nikhil Dharmari partook in the proceedings.

 Orange City Hospital & Research Institute has been recognized by Food and Drug Administration- Maharashtra State to process, store and dispense all essential narcotic drugs used for treatment purposes under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 & Rule 2015 through form No. 3G. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, commonly referred to as the NDPS Act, is an Act of Parliament of India that prohibits a person to produce/manufacture/cultivate, possess, sell, purchase, transport, store, and/or consume any narcotic drug or psychotropic substance.

It is added that many pain killers and Anaesthesia drugs come under preview of Essential Narcotic Drug Act. It is crucial that all hospitals which are having operation theatres and Critical Care units should get recognition under this Act; failing which serious actions can be contemplated by FDA against them. The 40 bedded OCHRI Critical Care Complex caters to varied complicated cases patients reaching from all corners of Central India for solace. Respecting the law, OCHRI accordingly approached FDA for granting license so as to prevent any inadvertent law break of any kind.

This recognition granted by Shri. A. T. Nikhade, Joint Commissioner and Licensing Authority FDA- Maharashtra Mumbai was conveyed by Dr. Rakesh Tirpude, Assistant Commissioner Food and Drugs Administration, Nagpur Division to OCHRI recently. Dr. Neeta Deshpande, MD has been nominated by OCHRI as Nodal Officer as per norms.

Dr. Anup Marar, Director- OCHRI has thanked FDA authorities for the confidence reposed on the expertise and integrity of Team OCHRI by granting this crucial NDPS license and assured that Dr. Neeta Deshpande- Nodal Officer assisted by Shri.Niraj Patil- Pharmacist will maintain and follow requisite norms to justify their trust on OCHRI.

Shri. Nair inaugurates Nagpur IMA’s “Old is Gold”

Indian Medical Association – Nagpur branch had recently organised a musical program “Old is Gold” to commemorate 65+ Club which will have events to involve senior doctors above 65 years of age. Dr. Ashish Disawal, President Nagpur IMA had invited Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair, Chairman, Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited to launch this novel undertaking. Appreciating the endeavour; Shri. Udaybhaskar Nair stated that population aging—the increase of the share of older individuals in a society due to fertility declines and rising life expectancy is an irreversible global trend with far-reaching economic and socio-political consequences. By 2050, the number of people aged 60 and older will more than double from its current levels, reaching around 2 billion. Population aging will likely lead to declining labour forces, lower fertility, and an increase in the age dependency ratio, the ratio of working-age to old-age individuals. For monetary and non-monetary reasons, work is a pivotal element of one’s well-being. Recognizing this could be an essential part of the solution. Paid work contributes not only to material well-being but also to psychological well-being through social interactions and opportunities for personal and professional growth. And unpaid work, like volunteering, care work and artistic work, can provide these same psychological benefits. Given these positive effects, encouraging and rewarding paid and unpaid work among the elderly could be a pivotal part of the solution to the aging-related fiscal and social challenges. Phased-in retirement, fiscal sustainability, and well-being are crucial for aging population.

He added that as our loved ones get older, retire, they may not have as many opportunities to get out and socialize as they did in their younger years. It will also be harder for them to keep active, and both are very important to their physical and mental health. Isolation is extremely common in the older population, and the end result could be detrimental to our loved one’s mental health and cognitive functioning. By better understanding the risks of social isolation and taking proactive measures to combat it, we can help our elderly family members enjoy their golden years. Hence this step by Nagpur IMA is laudable to keep 65+ doctors occupied and active within their own circle. Prominent among those who were present were Dr.Y.S. Deshpande, President, IMA, Maharashtra and senior Cardiologist of the city Dr.B. Subhedar.

Hon’ble Shri.Sudhir Mungantiwar

Minister of Finance, Forests & Planning

Government of Maharashtra

MEGHE GROUP EMPANELS OCHRI FOR ITS BENEFECIARIES

Meghe Group of Institutions (MGI) has a long history of excellence in all genre of education. The Constitution of institute was formed with single minded purpose of developing a network of educational institutes for providing quality education in various disciplines of study in Vidarbha, a relatively less developed region in our country. Institutes under the MGI have exceeded the scope of their vision and become the yardstick for other institutions to match up to. This strength has been developed from outstanding students, dedicated faculty, supporting and genuine commitment to students and strong desire to contribute to the nation. The fundamentals of academic brilliance, cultural activities, sporting excellence and spiritual evolution in students are simultaneously progressing under the guidance of entrusted facilitators and excellent infrastructure.

Nationally acclaimed Nagpur’s 1^st best multi super speciality ISO 9001:2015 and NABH Accredited Orange City Hospital & Research Institute (OCHRI) offering services of 150 doctors through 60 varied departments has been empanelled by almost all major employee welfare centric government and private Organisations of Central India for comprehensive health care of their beneficiaries. With 24×7 emergency services backed by stationed qualified intensivists on round the clock duty and 40 bedded Critical care complex, one is assured of timely assistance of an expert in platinum hour. All major serious patients suffering from Polytrauma, burns, head injuries, adult & paediatric Critical Care and Obstetrics requirements etc are referred to OCHRI for solace. OCHRI is recognised for exemplary minimal invasive surgeries, subsidised cataract surgeries, orthopaedics & Joint replacement services.

Recently Meghe Group tied up with OCHRI for provision of comprehensive Health Care Services to its employees and their dependants. OCHRI will now provide its wide-ranging round the clock health care services to Meghe Group employees and their dependents with special privileges.

Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director has conveyed thanks to Meghe group management led by Shri. Sagarji Meghe for the confidence placed on TEAM OCHRI by endorsing this prestigious empanelment.

New Specialists join Team OCHRI

 Nationally acclaimed Nagpur’s 1st best as per The Week Nielsen National survey; Orange City Hospital & Research Institute is a 150 bedded multi super speciality hospital providing services of more than 150 doctors through 60 varied departments. It attracts specialists from all corners of India to render their services to needy central Indians.

Dr. Sandeep Wagh, MBBS, DNB(Orthopedic), Fellowship Spine Surgery graduated from GMC, Nagpur, completed DNB ORTHO at Yashoda Hospital Hyderabad. For his keen interest in spine surgery, he joined HOSMAT hospital Bangalore for fellowship in spine surgery under guidance of renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Bushan Joseph from NIMHANS. After fellowship, joined DMIMS SAWANGI as Asst. Professor. Later shifted to Nagpur and now attached with OCHRI. He is available in OCHRI OPD from 12 to 3pm on all working days apart from 24×7 indoor backup.

Dr. Siddhartha Saoji. MBBS, MS(ENT) has recently joined OCHRI as an ENT Surgeon. He has completed MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi and MS, ENT from R.D. Gardi Medical College, Ujjain. He has also completed Certified fellowship course in Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS).  Earlier worked at Dr. Baba saheb Ambedkar Memorial Hospital– Central Railway Hospital Byculla, Mumbai in Dept. Of ENT. He has exposure in managing routine as well as chronic diseases in ear, nose & throat. He will be available in OCHRI OPD from 3-6pm on all working days.

Dr. Palak Arora, MBBS, DNB, MRCP, Fellowship in Rheumatology has joined OCHRI as Rheumatologist. She has completed MBBS from Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, DNB from Gangaram Hospital Delhi and Fellowship in Rheumatology from EULAR, Switzerland. She is well trained in management & treatment of Rheumatic diseases, including all forms of arthritis e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis, certain autoimmune diseases and musculoskeletal pain disorders. Rheumatic diseases can affect virtually any part of the body. Dr. Palak Arora is available in OCHRI OPD from 5-7pm on all working days apart from 24×7 indoor calls.

Dr. Gitika Sanodia, MBBS, MD (Dermatology, Veneorology & Leprosy) has joined OCHRI as a Skin Specialist. She has done MBBS from NKPSIMS, Nagpur and MD (DVL) from SS Institute of Medical Science & Research Centre, Karnataka. She has exposure in treatment of all kind of Skin, Hair & Nail Disorders like Psoriasis, Eczema, Vitiligo, Leucoderma, Urticaria, Skin Allergy, Leprosy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Skin diseases.  She will provide her expert services in OPD from 12noon to 3pm on all working days at OCHRI OPD apart from 24×7 IPD calls.

Dr. Sumeet Hire, MBBS, MS, MCh (Neuro Surgery) has joined OCHRI as a Neuro Surgeon. After doing medical graduation from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, He did MS from GMC, Nagpur and MCh, Neuro Surgery from PGIMER, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi. He is trained in minimal invasive cranial and spinal surgeries including spinal instrumentation surgeries, stereotactic & navigation guided surgeries and neuro-endoscopic surgeries. He has also experienced in doing major tumor surgeries, vascular cases, complex spinal surgeries, pediatric cases, head and spinal trauma etc. Dr. Sumeet Hire is available daily from 4pm to 6pm in OCHRI OPD on all working days apart from 24×7 emergency calls.

Malvi Swarnakar Samaj ties Rakhi to Team OCHRI

Doctors protect us and our family members so it is apt that we tie Rakhi to them- Maya Hade

 Malvi Swarnakar Sanstha, Nagpur led by Smt. Maya Hade, President- Ladies Wing organized a novel unique thanks giving Rakshabandhan program for the doctors & staff of Orange City Hospital & Research Institute. Recently two critical patients, who were denied admission in other hospitals were brought to Orange City Hospital & Research Institute. By the grace of God and total faith of relatives in treating team at OCHRI they were snatched from the jaws of death and are undergoing treatment. The relatives of said patients as a good will gesture decided to celebrate Rakshabandhan with the doctors and staff of Hospital. Government authorities led by Guardian Minister had visited and applauded Team OCHRI for the ethical responsibility undertaken in managing such critical patients.

On this occasion, in a traditional manner all the lady office bearers of Malvi Swarnakar Sanstha applied tilak to the forehead and tied the sacred thread called Rakhi to Dr. Anup Marar, Dr. Vidya Nair, Dr. Rajesh Atal, Dr. Sudhir Tomey, Dr. Samir Jahagirdar, Dr. Nishikant Lokhande, Dr. Noorul Ameen, Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Ajay Mungle, Shri.Sanjay Garad, Shri. Ashok Kumre, Shri. Shubham kale and other supporting nursing, paramedical and administrative staff.

Smt. Maya Hade, said that “The concept of Rakshabandhan is mainly protection and trust in the same way all patients and their relatives must have trust & faith towards treating doctors and hospital because every doctor wants their patient to be healthy and cured. She further added that many of their patients were admitted in very critical condition at OCHRI, when other hospitals refused to admit. It is only because of sheer dedication of doctors & staff and complete faith and trust by relatives their patient is improving.”

Dr. Anup Marar stated that it is heartening to see relatives coming to offer thanks in this form. No doctor will ever desire any wrong for his or her patient. They all try their best. But if some unforeseen eventuality happens, people now blame the doctor and even manhandle hospital staff. This has led to a fear complex being generated amongst medical fraternity and is deterring many doctors from admitting and treating any serious case which is detrimental to society. Such  faith building measure as done by Malvi Swarnkar Samaj will surely go a long way in removing the fear complex generating in minds of medical fraternity.

Shri. Suresh Rao Asre proposed the vote of thanks and thanked OCHRI management for the comprehensive care & concern towards the admitted patients. Shri. Suresh Rao Asre, President, Shri. Manojrao Banabakode, General Secretary, Shri. Nandkumar Nerkar, Shri. Suresh Hirulkar, Shri. Sanjay Tarekar, Shri. Rahul Asre, Smt. Maya Hade, President, Smt. Lata Hirulkar, Secretary, Smt. Vaishali Patne, Smt. Anuradha Asre, Smt. Bhavna Asre, Smt. Pranjali Bute, Smt. Mina Vinchurkar, Smt. Sarika Patne, Kalpana Bharekar, Varsha Patne, and Shubhangi Thugaonkar – members of Malvi Swarnakar Samaj ladies wing were prominently present on this occasion.

Smt. Priya Sashi, Ms. Sanjana Meshram, Meshram, Ms. Priya Khobragade, Ms. Durga Joshi and Shri. Ganesh Iyer coordinated the program.

ISA’s BLS Workshop held at OCHRI

Indian Society of Anesthesiology, Nagpur City Branch in association with Orange City Hospital & Research Institute under the insignia of “Siddhi” recently organized a 2 day Workshop on ‘Basic Life Support’ at Jaivik Sabhagruha, OCHRI for the benefit of doctors, nursing, housekeeping and non-clinical staff. Almost 250 participants took the benefit of this workshop.

“Properly applied basic life support can save lives, reduce recovery time and is also important to save the victim from temporary disability or lifelong disability. Therefore, knowledge and skills of BLS technique is must for any individual who is working in healthcare service provider settings.” stated Dr. Vidya Nair, Director(Quality), Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited who initiated the BLS training as a part of ongoing Quality Improvement Program.

Anaesthesiologists Dr. Sunita Lawange, Dr. Smita Harkare, Dr. Neeta Deshpande, Dr. Anita Pande, Dr. Deepak Madankar, Dr. Ritesh Borkar & Dr. Sweety Pasari were the instructors in this workshop. They demonstrated the art and science of basic life support at their stations with mannequins. After demonstrations by the faculties, a ‘hand on training’ of various basic life support techniques on mannequins was given to the participants on their respective stations. Faculties also solved the various queries of participants regarding BLS. It also includes information on the use of AEDs (automated external defibrillators) and hands-on training regarding providing adequate ventilation through various barrier devices and how to identify and how to assess and remove foreign-body airway obstructions for adults and infants.

Dr. Sunita Lawange, President- Indian Society of Anesthesiology (Nagpur Chapter) emphasized the importance of BLS in various emergencies. She also threw a light on the sequence of CAB in CPR. She said, “Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), is an important life-saving emergency first-aid skill practiced throughout the world for an unconscious victim on whom breathing and pulse cannot be detected.” She gave a major emphasis on a universal compression to ventilation ratio of 30:2 in adults and effective chest compressions with minimal interruptions.

 Dr. Smita Harkare, OCHRI OT Complex Section Coordinator emphasized on the importance of acquiring standardized universally accepted life-saving skills. She said, “BLS Workshop participants learnt how to deal with emergencies and render timely first aid.”

 Dr. Usha Nair- RNHPL Director stressed on the need of more workshops for the benefit of medical fraternity. She expressed, “BLS can prove to be very helpful when it comes to saving the life of an individual. It is important to understand that the objective of BLS is not to ‘treat’ the person but to buy some valuable time until the emergency medical aid arrives.”

Dr. Anup Marar, OCHRI Director pressed the need of distributing ISA public awareness material to every patient incoming to hospitals. He conveyed “Taking the right action quickly and confidently can make difference between life and death for a person dealing with cardiac arrest. An emergency can happen at any time or at any place – in office, in public transport, on the streets etc. So responder should be able to provide first aid before the arrival of medical professionals.”

  Dr. Neeta Deshpande was the convener of this event and Dr. Deepak Dongre coordinated the program.  Dr. Noorul Amin, Shri. Sunil Sure, Dr. Uaha Gawande, Dr. Shrutika Wanjari, Dr. Vishakha Pawar, Dr. Mayur Shakkarge, Dr. Swati Bangar, Ms. Manjiri Damle, Ms. Jayshree Jugade, Ms. Bharati Badwaik, Ms. Preeti Chaudhary were prominently present on this occasion.  Shri. Roy Thomas, Ms. Jessy Abraham, Ms. Saramma Samuel, Shri. Avinash Ganar, Shri. Ganesh Iyer, Shri. Roshan Gotekar and Shri. Nikhil Dharmari worked hard for the success of this workshop.