Senior RSS functionary and very respectable figure in Nagpur circles Mr. Anant Vyavhare, 75-year male resident of Gajanan Nagar, Wardha Road was brought to Casualty on 10th April 2019 around 11.50am with alleged history of Road Traffic Accident at Veer Sawarkar Square, Nagpur. Some vehicle had dashed him and ran away. He was admitted under Care of Dr. Rajesh Atal – Critical care Physician & Dr. Shailendra Anjankar- Neuro-Surgeon, OCHRI.

He had history of unconsciousness and vomiting and on examination it was noted that he was comatose with GCS 6/15, Pinpoint pupils and multiple abrasions and associated systemic complications. He was immediately resuscitated in Casualty itself by OCHRI Polytrauma team.

CT scan showed Right Temporal Extra Dural hemorrhage (EDH), Left temporo-parietal Sub Dural hemorrhage(SDH), Left parietal Sub Arachnoid hemorrhage(SAH), Pontine Contusion and fracture of Right Zygomatic arch. As per standard treatment protocol he was treated with IV antibiotics, Anti epileptics, ionotropes, anti-edema measures and ventilator supports, with other allied supportive comprehensive conservative management with excellent nursing care and comprehensive physiotherapy and dietary rehabilitation. He was on & off ventilator for many days and was admitted for months in OCHRI CCU. Unfortunately, during this testing times, OCHRI also faced allegations of keeping a lifeless person on ventilator.

The resolute faith and total trust of family of said patient on hospital and the treating team led to his successful management. Many dignitaries visited the hospital to check on his wellbeing. Shri.Mohanji Bhagwat, RSS Sarsanghchalak visited him many times and is always in touch with hospital authorities to learn about the progress. His judicious Spartan lifestyle, earnest wishes and complete confidence of Governor Shri.Banwarlilalji Purohit, Union Minister Shri.Nitinji Gadkari, Chief Minister Shri.Devendraji Fadanvis, Guardian Minister Shri.Chandrashekharji Bawankule, Shri.Sandipji Joshi, Dr. Dilipji Gupta and thousands of his well-wishers on Team OCHRI helped them to patiently pull him from jaws of death.

Presently he is stationed in wards, off ventilator, on oral medicines, undergoing rehabilitation and recouping well. Team OCHRI led by Dr.Anup Marar- OCHRI Director thanked his family and well-wishers for reposing such unflinching confidence.

Dr. Shailesh Kelkar- Neurosurgeon, Dr. Nikhil Balankhe – Critical Physician, Dr. Dhananjay Kane- General Surgeon, Dr. Darshan Rewanwar & Dr. Gaurav Jannawar – Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Chetan Vekhande- Neuro-Physician, Dr. Siddhartha Saoji- ENT specialist and Dr. Ninad Gawande- Medico Legal Consultant supported Dr. Rajesh Atal & Dr. Shailendra Anjankar.  Dr. Milind Pande- Pathologist, Dr. Smita Harkare/Dr.Neeta Deshpande/ Dr. Anita Pande- Anesthetists, Dr. Nishikant Lokhande – Radiologist rendered diagnostic support while full time round the clock stationed Intensivist team consisting of Dr. Sweety Pasari, Dr. Roshan Jawlekar, Dr. Santosh Gadge, Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Sachin Gondane and Dr. Himanshu Dudeja provided critical care support. Dr. Atul Dekate & Team are providing necessary physiotherapy rehabilitation. Smt.Mansi Andhare- Dietician, Dr. Anit Prakash- SMO I/c Wards and Dr. Kavita Dhurvey- SMO I/c Surgery assisted them. Sr. Sindhu Rao & Sr. Mary Chacko- Ward Section Supervisors lead nursing & paramedical team in Critical care unit and Wards.

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 2019. 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, Sunil Sure, Priya Sashi, Dr.Noorul Ameen, Pravin Mungal, Bharti Badwaik, Saramma Samuel, Ravindra Dhande, Roshan Gotekar & others partook in the proceedings.

Mahindra Employee walks again!

Team OCHRI restructures Grievous crush pelvic injuries

A 52-year-old male employee of Mahindra & Mahindra Company Nagpur recently got discharged and went walking from Orange City Hospital & Research Institute(OCHRI); a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited (RNHPL) after successful treatment for severe pelvic injuries. This gentleman was brought to OCHRI with Alleged history of Roll over injury by tractor tyre over his pelvis resulting in severe pelvic crush injuries.

His investigations suggested Open Book Fracture Pelvis involving Fracture Rt. Superior/ Inferior Ramis with Rt. Sacro iliac opening with Symphyseal disruption, Fracture Alae of Sacrum Type 2 with Imprint contusion over ant. Surface of pelvic area extending from left to Right inguinal area. He was also suffering from Hypertension & Diabetes Mellitus. In view of grievous pelvic crush injuries, Dr. Ashutosh Apte, Dr. Nirbhay Karandikar and Dr. Abhijeet Kawalkar- OCHRI Orthopedic Surgeons after elaborate discussion, revealed that only option was open surgical stabilization of pelvic fractures. The relatives were also counselled that inspite of intricate surgeries; there was all possibility that patient may be bed ridden and will not be able to walk. Relatives and his employers namely Mahindra Group had unflinching faith and trust on OCHRI and team of doctors and they consented for complicated surgery at OCHRI.

Dr. Nirbhay Karandikar and Dr. Abhijeet Kawalkar performed the intricate high risk surgery successfully and stabilized the pelvic fractures. Surgery lasted for more than 6 hours. Critical Anesthesia was provided by Dr. Neeta Deshpande- Anesthetist while Sr. Sujata Gaikwad assisted them.

After series of wound debridement’s, dressings and physiotherapy rehabilitation, he was recently discharged from hospital. Extraordinarily the patient went walking out from hospital and will remain in follow-up for further orthopedic and physiotherapy rehabilitation. Mahindra & Mahindra company management represented by Dr. Vinita Agarwal and relatives of patient thanked OCHRI for successful comprehensive treatment management. M&M and OCHRI have an association of more than decade and all their beneficiaries take treatment at OCHRI. Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director thanked Mahindra Group for reposing confidence on them.

Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair, Chairman- Nairsons Group complimented OCHRI Team led by Dr. Nirbhay Karandikar who provided expert expertise to and conveyed that his dream of having a hospital to provide succor to needy critical patients gets realized when such life-saving wonders are noticed every day. He added that Nairsons Group had envisaged OCHRI in memory of their late brother Shri.Ravi Nair to save lives and not to generate profits for their family and they reinvest the earnings back to society through various means as a social responsibility.

Dr. Mukund Thakur- Laparoscopic Surgeon, Dr. Vina Bang – Physician, Dr. R. Shenoi – Maxillofacial Surgeon and Dr. Ninad Gawande- Medico Legal Consultant supported them.  Dr. Milind Pande- Pathologist, Dr. Smita Harkare/Dr.Neeta Deshpande/ Dr. Anita Pande- Anesthetists, Dr. Nishikant Lokhande – Radiologist rendered diagnostic support while full time round the clock stationed Intensivist team consisting of Dr. Sweety Pasari, Dr. Roshan Jawlekar, Dr. Santosh Gadge, Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Sachin Gondane and Dr. Himanshu Dudeja provided critical care support. Dr. Atul Dekate & Team provided necessary physiotherapy rehabilitation. Smt.Mansi Andhare- Dietician, Dr. Anit Prakash- SMO I/c Wards and team assisted them. Sr. Nisha Ashok, OT Incharge, Sr. Sindhu Rao & Sr. Rosamma- Ward Section Supervisors led nursing & paramedical team in Critical care unit and Wards. Shri.Sunil Sure and team provided desired administrative assistance.

GULF NRI PRAISES TEAM OCHRI

Health care sector in Nagpur is not only attracting needy patients from adjoining states but is also now reaching out to other countries in view the approachability to various countries through direct Doha flight commenced recently by Qatar airways. Orange City Hospital & Research Institute (OCHRI); a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited(RNHPL)with its standing of having maximum number of specialities under one roof with long standing goodwill in central India since 23 years is becoming a preferred hospital for many Indians settled abroad. Recently a 43-year-old Indian software entrepreneur came all the way from Dubai to get himself operated at OCHRI Minimal Invasive Division. It is added that fully NABH accredited OCHRI that has been ranked consecutively for two years as City’s best hospital by The Week national surveys delivers expertise of 60 specialities under one roof and has gained a distinct name as central India’s trusted multi super speciality hospital.

After a successful intricate laparoscopic surgery by Dr. Mukund Thakur- Minimal Invasive Surgeon and aided by Dr. Neeta Deshpande- Anaesthesia, the gentleman got discharged within 2 days and forwarded following feedback to OCHRI.

“I am resident of Dubai, UAE. I was made aware of Nagpur based Orange City Hospital & Research Institute and their reputation of delivering exceptional health care services with personal touch. I went ahead with my surgery for hernia at this hospital. It was such a remarkable experience because I was diagnosed with unilateral inguinal hernia in Dubai whereas when I was re-investigated at OCHRI; I came to know that I am suffering from bilateral Inguinal hernia which was missed at Dubai. The possibility of undergoing another round of surgery in later date for this missed diagnosis would have been very painful. Once again, OCHRI stood up to their reputation. In addition to the ethical care and expertise of team of specialists; the hospitality of staff, nurses and management were commendable. Overall it has been an amazing experience and I look forward to talk about their service wherever I can!”

He added that 2 ½ hour’ flight distance is nothing for having cost effective personalised caring comprehensive health care delivery mechanism for undertaking planned surgeries at Nagpur based OCHRI for all gulf patients. At time of discharge, he was gifted a book on tourist places in Nagpur by TEAM OCHRI prepared by Shri.Jagmohan Sethi and sponsored by OCHRI.

On this occasion Dr. Usha Nair, RNHPL Director stated the urgent need to improve the basic facilities in nearby tourist places of Nagpur. Spot less Cleanliness, clean washrooms, good roads with signages and hygienic eateries are essential at all tourist places to attract tourists to Nagpur. This will help health care service providers to promote medical tourism in a big way because hygiene, transport, security, food and sanitation are the primary areas of concern.

During his stay; Dr.Anup Marar- OCHRI Director, Dr.Vidya Nair- RNHPL Director( Quality), Dr.Nishikant Lokhande, Dr.Milind Pande, Dr. Kavita Dhurvey, Sr. Mary Chacko, Sr. Nisha Ashok, Smt.Priya Sashi, and Shri.Avinash Ganar ensured smooth execution of related administrative and nursing processes.

Date: 3 August 2019                 Page No.: 02

OCHRI CONDUCTS FIRST AID & BLS PROGRAM AT TCS    

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute(OCHRI), a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited (RNHPL) and a fully NABH accredited multi super specialty hospital of Nagpur city offering expertise of 60 specialities under one roof is also known for regularly conducting varied health awareness, preventive health and occupational safety activities in and around Nagpur. All major industries and companies based in Central India seek support of OCHRI for such undertakings since they have qualified trainers available for such programs.

Recently OCHRI conducted First Aid & CPR Training program at the TCS MIHAN-Nagpur office. Dr. Neeta Deshpande, Sr. Anesthesiologist and Qualified BCLS trainer- OCHRI conducted this training program.  Basic Life Support or BLS, generally refers to the type of care that first-responders, healthcare providers and public safety professionals provide to anyone who is experiencing cardiac arrest, respiratory distress or an obstructed airway. In the First Aid program, the basic emergency management of Cardiac arrest, shock, bleeding, choking was presented. A complete demo cum inter-active session for CPR management was conducted with help of mannequin. The program was attended by the Marshals, Medical and Executives staff of TCS, Nagpur office.

Dr.Anup Marar- OCHRI Director commended the efforts of TCS to have arranged such staff welfare program which shows their concern for occupational safety.

Dr. Vidya Nair, Director (Quality)-RNHPL added that staff welfare centric industries who seek to hold such BLS programs in their establishments can call upon Team OCHRI and stated that OCHRI is brainchild of Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair who commissioned OCHRI purely as a social responsibility in memory of his late brother Shri.Ravi Nair and not to generate profits for Nair family.

The program was arranged through the efforts of Shri. Srinivas Murthy, Executive, Mediassist Hyderabad office and Shri.Sunil Sure- OCHRI GM(Admin) . Shri. Riaz Ahmad, Branch Head – Health, Safety & CSR, Shri.Vishal Sahu, Manager-HR – Nagpur TCS were present on the occasion. Ms. Suhasini Koche- OCHRI Nurse assisted Dr. Neeta Deshpande during the program.

One 28-year-old Male from Hingna was recently brought to Nagpur based Orange City Hospital & Research Institute- a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited(RNHPL) from N.K.P. Salve Institute of Medical Sciences- Hingna in emergency with alleged history of Snake bite on wrist. At the time of admission, he developed change of voice and difficulty in swallowing in casualty. Suspecting poisonous snake bite, he was immediately shifted to CCU. By the time he reached CCU, he was completely paralysed with no movements in hands & legs with respiratory paralysis. He was immediately resuscitated & intubated by Dr. Himanshu Dodeja- Intensivist, Dr Deepak Kore & Dr. Deepak Narwade- CMOs and put on ventilator support by Critical care team. Therapeutic dose of Anti snake venom (ASV) was immediately started with other supportive treatment as per protocol.

The patient is himself a sarpmitra. He told that on 7th August at around 8.30pm he was passing through SRPF colony Hingna, at that time he was called to rescue a snake from a house. So he rescued the snake, suddenly this snake came out from jar and bite three times on his wrist. As he was aware that this is Cobra, he immediately went to home and told his brother to take him to hospital immediately. He also told his brother that he has 30 mts time else he will go into respiratory failure.

Dr. Vidya Nair- RNHPL Director(Quality) added that the brother took the patient to Lata Mangeshkar Hospital-Hingna where first aid was given and directed to OCHRI for further management. He told that this snake was cobra and that bite by this snake is fatal and there is no chance of survival. The family brought him immediately to OCHRI to take a chance of snatching him from jaws of death from this fatal bite. He was admitted under care of Dr. Rajesh Atal- Senior Critical Care Physician.

Dr. Rajesh Atal informed that, this patient of Snake bite is under treatment and now he has recovered with no neurological deficit & No sequelae (side effects) of Neuroleptic (King Cobra) Snake bite. Dr. Rajesh Atal said that, “In addition to being an occupational hazard for field workers, snakebite is a leading cause of accidental death in the developing world, especially among otherwise healthy people. In some fatal snakebites, victims are paralyzed by the snake’s neurotoxins, resulting in death by respiratory failure, working on the fields or staying near them are exposed to this risk which can prove to be fatal if not treated on time.” “Snake bites often occur in remote locations far from medical centres, and anti-venoms are expensive, require refrigeration, and demand significant expertise to administer and manage.” He further added. Fortunately, OCHRI had kept an emergency stock of Anti-snake venoms in their stock. Locals must know that no home remedy like applying mud should be tried. The patient must be kept in an immobile position with tourniquet application and rushed to hospital which has the expertise in treating snake bites. Once the ASV is given to the patient, recovery happens depending on the severity.

Dr. Sweety Pasari, Dr. Akshay Burlawar, Dr. Himanshu Dodeja, Dr. Roshan Jawlekar, Dr. Santosh Gadge and Dr. Sachin Gondane Intensivists along with Sr. Preety Joseph- Ward Section Supervisor and team supported Dr. Rajesh Atal during the comprehensive treatment.

Complimenting Dr. Rajesh Atal & team; Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director stated that OCHRI is among the few critical care centres which has anti-snake venom (ASV) treatment available 24×7 along with hospital stationed round the clock trained group of Critical care specialists for rendering timely treatment. ASV is the medically recommended line of treatment for snake bites and if administered at the earliest can effectively save life.

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute is presently the only multi super speciality private hospital of Nagpur providing services of around 140 doctors through 60 speciality departments under one roof. They continue to add more expertise to provide succor to needy central Indians. Recently Dr. Tejas Sadavarte, Dr.Nirbhay Karandikar and Dr. Laghuvendu Shekhar have joined OCHRI as Specialists in respective fields.

Dr. Tejas Sadavarte, MBBS, MD (Radio Diagnosis), PDCC in Interventional Radiology has joined as Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Orange City Hospital & Research Institute, Nagpur. After his graduation, he completed MD in Radio Diagnosis from Dr. Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik and Post-Doctoral Certificate Course in Interventional Radiology from JNMC, Sawangi. He is well experienced in diagnostics & therapeutics interventional procedures. His special interest is in Vascular & Oncology interventions, Neuro- Interventional Radiology and Stroke management. Instead of large incisions required for some surgeries, these procedures are performed through tiny holes made in the skin such that small catheters or needles can be guided to the treatment site for the application of the appropriate treatment. He is skilled in treatment of intracranial aneurysm coiling, embolization of AVM, varicose vein ablation procedures, intracranial stenting and endovascular management of acute stroke and all vascular IR procedures. Dr. Tejas Sadavarte is available in OCHRI OPD on all working days from 1pm to 5pm apart from 24×7 indoor emergency calls.

 Dr. Nirbhay Karandikar, MBBS, MS (Orthopedics) has rejoined Orange City Hospital & Research Institute, Nagpur as Specialist Incharge, Pelvic Acetabular Surgery Division. He has done MBBS & MS (Orthopedics) from B.J. Medical College & Sassoon Hospital, Pune. He has the privilege of working with Prof. PVA Mohandas, who introduced Total Hip Replacement Surgery in India. Fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum are among the most serious injuries.  Dr. Nirbhay Karandikar has undergone specialist training in Complex Total Hip Replacement, Hip trauma and Pelvic & Acetabular Surgery. He is a leading faculty and has presented many papers in National & International Journals. Dr. Nirbhay Karandikar will provide his expert services in OCHRI OPD from 1pm to 3pm on all working days apart from 24×7 indoor calls.

 Dr. Laghuvendu Shekhar, MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), Fellowship in Arthroplasty Dr. Laghuvendu Shekhar has also joined OCHRI as a Joint Replacement Surgeon in Department of Orthopedics. He has done MBBS & MS (Orthopedics) from University of Rajasthan and Fellowship in Arthroplasty from Shalby Hospital, Ahmedabad. He has also completed specialized Fellowship in joints from Brisbane & New York. He is trained in Computer assisted and minimally invasive Knee replacement surgery. He has done more than 1800 joints surgeries. He has presented and published many papers in National & International Journals. Dr. Laghuvendu Shekhar will provide his expert services in OCHRI OPD on every Wednesday & Saturday from 1pm to 3pm apart from 24×7 indoor calls.

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute(OCHRI), a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited(RNHPL) has the privilege of ensuring maximum number of specialists and super specialists under one roof in a private health care Institution of Central India outside any medical colleges.  ISO & NABH fully accredited OCHRI is endorsed as the brand ambassador of central Indian health care sector. As a Corporate Social Responsibility, OCHRI regularly organizes CME’s in central India to share knowledge and expertise under the name of “Siddhi” for the benefit of medical brethren of the region.

Recently a CME was convened by Team OCHRI under aegis of Indian Medical Association- Seoni on 21^st September 2019 in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh. Scientific Approach to Backache was explained by Dr. Sandeep Wagh- Orthopedician while Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy & its management was explained by Dr. Chaitanya Deshmukh- Urologist. Recent Advances in Cardiological management was elaborated by Dr. Pankaj Raut- Cardiologist and Benefits of Interventional Radiology was highlighted by Dr. Manish Agarwal- Interventional Radiologist.

Dr. Anup Marar-OCHRI Director stated that OCHRI believes in the principle that “in vain have you acquired knowledge if you have not imparted it to others.” Accordingly, OCHRIians as a part of their Siddhhi mission conscientiously share knowledge with doctors serving in peripheries.

Dr. Vidya Nair- RNHPL Director stated that in today’s scenario; teamwork in healthcare is vitally important to patient treatment, care and safety. Specialists and Patients both benefit when varied opinions of colleagues are available under one roof as at OCHRI.

At the outset, Seoni, IMA- President Dr. Sunil Agarwal welcomed all speaker and thanked TEAM OCHRI for this academic undertaking organized for the benefit of Seoni Doctors. Dr. Noorul Ameen-OCHRI Medical Superintendent introduced OCHRIians and conducted the proceedings. Large numbers of Doctors from in and around Seoni attended this CME. Shri. Rajan Thakur and Shri. Rama under guidance of Shri. Sunil Sure worked hard for the success of this venture at Seoni.

Date : 04 October 2019                                                                                                      Page No.: 04

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 Date: 10 October 2019                                                                           Page No.: 07

OCHRI prays for good health to all on New Year

Pooja rituals were observed soon after Deepawali to welcome New Year at Orange City Hospital & Research Institute a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited recently in OCHRI Jaivik Sabhagruha, Nagpur.

On this occasion, Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair- Nairsons Chairman stated that Indian New Year is an auspicious time full of hope and possibilities to make society beneficial resolutions and rededicate ourselves to cultivate positive ego-free selfless attitude.

Revered Shri.Arvindjee Muley performed the Pooja rituals. Shri.Ramesh Pande was the yajman.

The Pooja organized by OCHRI to welcome New Year after Deepawali prayed for peace, prosperity and good health for all citizens. OCHRI follows the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam which means “the world is one family”.

Prominently present on this occasion were Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair, Chairman, Dr.Usha Nair, Dr. Vidya Nair, Smt.Divya Udaybhaskar, Dr.Vinaya Nair- RNHPL Directors and Dr.Anup Marar- OCHRI Director along with Shri.Prashant Sreedharan, Dr.Darshan Rewanwar, Dr.Bindu Menon, Dr.Abhay Agashe, Dr. Deepak Dongre, Dr. Kavita Dhurve, Master Advait, Shri.Simha Chalam, Shri.Roy Thomas, Shri.Sunil Sure, Smt.Priya Sashi, Shri.Niraj Patil, Smt.Manjiri Damle, Shri.Sandeep Borgaonkar, Shri.Prakash Shende, Shri.Prashant Tichkule, Shri.Rajan Thakur, Shri.Anil Dhakate, Shri.Santosh Mykalwar, Shri Sawant Waghmare  and many others.

Shri.Sachin Gajbhiye, Smt.Durga Joshi, Shri.Ganesh Iyer and Shri.Ravindra Dhande worked hard for this spiritual endeavor.

Date:  11 November 2019

Page No.: 12

Orange City Hospital & Research Institute (a unit of Ravi Nair Hospitals Private Limited) added one more feather in its overflowing cap by once again becoming the official medical service provider for the India- Bangladesh 3^rd T20 match played at VCA, Jamtha, Nagpur on 10^th November 2019. Orange City Hospital & Research Institute’s medical & Ambulance services was sought by VCA, Nagpur for providing emergency medical and other related health care services to players and more than 45 thousand spectators for practice session and match day. OCHRI was also the official Medical Service Provider for month long ICC WC T20 at Nagpur in 2016 and India –Australia One-day match in March 2019. ICC and BCCI observers had applauded the professional disciplined services of OCHRI conducted under aegis of VCA during the said month long undertaking.

OCHRI Medical Committee consisting of Dr. Anup Marar, Dr. Noorul Ameen and Shri Sunil Sure and VCA Medical Committee Chairman Adv. Dilip Daga assisted by Mr. Irfan Razaq and Mr. Kunal Bhumralkar executed the medical emergency plan successfully for players and spectators in the stadium over and above laid down BCCI medical guidelines. Inside VCA stadium; Two Emergency rooms equipped with monitor, Ventilator, Defibrillator and other paraphernalia apart from 2 Cardiac Ambulances, 2 BLS Ambulances along with comprehensive Medical Team of Intensivists, Physicians, Orthopedicians, Cardiologist, Neurosurgeon, General Surgeon, Maxillofacial surgeon, Anesthetist, Radiologist, Psychiatrist, Pediatrician, Medical Officers and Paramedical staff rendered their expert services. These specialists were spread all over the stadium to handle any eventuality. On site emergency medical centers was capable of handling all types of medical emergencies at the venue. There was well equipped Player Medical Centre, Spectator Medical Centre, on field Rapid Response Team, 4 First aid stations and 11 medical booths in specific stands. Dr. Noorul Ameen- Medical Coordinator and Shri. Sunil Sure- Admin Coordinator for this event under the expert guidance of Dr. Anup Marar, Chief Coordinator successfully synchronized the whole project for VCA on behalf of OCHRI. Dr. Nandu Kolwadkar, as First Aid Coordinator of this venture organized and supervised the 4 First Aid stations and 11 medical booths.

In a pre-match meeting conveyed by Shri. Ranjan Madugale- ICC match referee; Dr. Noorul Ameen, Medical Coordinator-OCHRI briefed him about the Medical Services preparedness plan. VCA’s intentions to have first aid stations was justified when it was noticed that more than 100 odd spectators availed the benefit. Over and above; medical services of 11 booths were utilized by around 200-300 odd spectators. Earlier OCHRI’s ambulances along with medical team also escorted the India and Bangladesh Team from Airport to their respective hotels.

The commendations on behalf of VCA was conveyed by Adv. Dilip Daga, Chairman- VCA Medical Committee. He stated that the unity, spirit and passion seen in each OCHRI staff member to keep up the image of their city and OCHRI is quite rare and creditable. The medical services provided by TEAM OCHRI was the best-coordinated undertaking.

Dr. Anup Marar- OCHRI Director and Chief Coordinator of this event, said that “OCHRI set a benchmark amongst all Cricket associations of India as stated by VCA officials of assembling so many super- specialists, specialists, trained nursing and paramedical staff with ALS and BLS ambulances more than laid down guidelines, we could help Nagpur becomes trend setter for others to follow in country.” He also conveyed his gratitude to each one of the participating members for their devotion and missionary enthusiasm, which led to success of this project.

Usually only Orthopedicians and Physician are expected in PMC, SMS and RRT while all 4 first aid stations and 11 booths were expected to be manned by MBBS doctors as per laid down VCA guidelines; However, OCHRI medical committee on basis of their previous experience in managing 2016 WC T20 felt that a varied group of super specialists and specialists were ideally essential on site to face any eventuality. Hence TEAM OCHRI proactively ensured range of specialities to manage any varied emergency needs even from Neurosurgery to Cardiology and Pediatrics.

Dr. Noorul Ameen thanked all super-specialist’s specialists namely Dr. Sandeep Wagh, Dr. Kuldeep Sukhadeve, Dr. Prashant Rathi, Dr. Ramakrishna Shenoi, Dr. Sameer Jahagirdar, Dr. Sumit Hire, Dr. Ankush Mohabey, Dr. Tejas Sadawarte, Dr. Sudhir Mahajan, Dr.Sanjiv Chouksey, Dr. Yogesh Kamdi, Dr. Dinesh Agrawal, Dr. Narendra Bande and Dr. Gaurav Waghale who selflessly responded to call of OCHRI to keep up the image of Nagpur City Health Care sector.

VCA also specially recognized the efforts of Ambulance team led by Shri.Santosh Arke and Shri. Saurabh Chapane. OCHRI In-house medical team consisted of Dr. Roshan Jawlekar, Dr. Deepak Dongre, Dr. Usha Gawande, Dr. Mithilesh, Dr. Ashwini, Dr.Hitesh, Dr. Ankit and Dr. Swati Bangare. 25 nursing and 25 paramedical personnel under supervision of Sr. Jessy Abraham, OCHRI Nursing In-charge were also deputed on site to assist the team of doctors.

Shri.Udaybhaskar Nair- RNHPL Chairman thanked VCA for consistently reposing confidence on OCHRI

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