Varanasi Heart patients getting admitted to BHU Cath Lab Complex. Heart patients being admitted in BHU Cath Lab Complex: Professor Omshankar expressed the danger of infection, wrote a letter to the Vice Chancellor-Director – Varanasi News

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Professor Omshankar has written in a letter to the Vice Chancellor that it is sad that the beds of the Cath Lab Operation Theater are being misused for the admission of patients following the orders of the Medical Superintendent, which poses a threat to the life safety of heart patients. Is.

Told the Vice Chancellor to take the matter into consideration

Pro. Omshankar said that out of 90 beds earlier allotted to the heart department, 49 beds were snatched away. After this, to hide the problem of beds, patients are being admitted on the beds made in the cath lab. This kind of situation occurs when patients are made to lie down before and after the operation in the beds in the cath lab operation theatre. This is detrimental to the reputation of the Cardiology Department and the University. Besides, it also poses a serious threat to the health of the patients. He has asked the Vice Chancellor to intervene and take action in the matter.

Director asked for answer from head of department

In this matter, IMSBHU Director Prof. SN Sankhwar says that Prof. On the basis of whatever questions Omshankar has raised, information will be sought from the head of the department. Said that every possible effort will be made to provide better treatment and testing facilities to the patients.

Major questions of Dr. Omshankar

• Cath Lab OT is used for special surgical procedures. Admitting non-surgical patients here increases the risk of infection. This is harmful for the patients as well as the staff.

• Cath lab OT beds are for short-term surgical recovery only, and do not have the facilities needed to care for long-term patients. Due to this, both the quality and convenience of patient care is being affected.

• The main function of OT is to provide surgical procedures and emergency care. The decision to use these beds incorrectly to admit patients will hinder surgical procedures.

• OT is used for special surgical procedures. Admitting non-surgical patients here increases the risk of infection, which is harmful not only for the patients but also for the staff.