Kalaburagi: AC at GIMS Hospital’s ICU not working for over one month; Patient allege negligence
Kalaburagi: The medical staff at the Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Hospital in Kalaburagi are grappling with challenges in providing adequate care to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to a malfunctioning air cooling system that broke down over a month ago.
With approximately 14 patients currently undergoing treatment in the ICU, the absence of proper air cooling facilities has led to heightened discomfort and distress among both patients and their families.
The failure of the GIMS administration to provide temporary cooling measures, such as fans, to alleviate the sweltering conditions has exacerbated the situation, particularly in Kalaburagi district, known for its hot climate and intense sunlight. Some families have resorted to bringing fans from home to provide relief to their loved ones.
Criticism has been directed towards the GIMS administrative board and the government for what relatives perceive as negligence in addressing the dire situation, with accusations of playing with the lives of patients in the hospital.
Responding to the concerns raised, Minister for Medical Education Dr. Sharanprakash Patil acknowledged the issue of the non-functioning air-conditioning system at GIMS Hospital. He assured action, stating that he has directed the relevant authorities to expedite the repair of the machinery. Additionally, plans are underway to procure 500 more air conditioners for the hospital to ensure better patient care and comfort in the future, he said.Kalaburagi: AC at GIMS Hospital’s ICU not working for over one month; Patient allege negligence
The medical staff at the Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) Hospital in Kalaburagi are grappling with challenges in providing adequate care to patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to a malfunctioning air cooling system that broke down over a month ago.
With approximately 14 patients currently undergoing treatment in the ICU, the absence of proper air cooling facilities has led to heightened discomfort and distress among both patients and their families.
The failure of the GIMS administration to provide temporary cooling measures, such as fans, to alleviate the sweltering conditions has exacerbated the situation, particularly in Kalaburagi district, known for its hot climate and intense sunlight. Some families have resorted to bringing fans from home to provide relief to their loved ones.
Criticism has been directed towards the GIMS administrative board and the government for what relatives perceive as negligence in addressing the dire situation, with accusations of playing with the lives of patients in the hospital.
Responding to the concerns raised, Minister for Medical Education Dr. Sharanprakash Patil acknowledged the issue of the non-functioning air-conditioning system at GIMS Hospital. He assured action, stating that he has directed the relevant authorities to expedite the repair of the machinery. Additionally, plans are underway to procure 500 more air conditioners for the hospital to ensure better patient care and comfort in the future, he said.
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Delhi records high of 32.7 deg C; AQI remains 'moderate'
New Delhi (PTI): The maximum temperature in Delhi settled at 32.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the seasonal average, according to the India Meteorological Department.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday, 1.3 notches below the average for the season, while the relative humidity stood at 46 per cent at 5.30 pm, the IMD said.
The weather department has forecast a partly cloudy sky for Monday with the maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 34 and 19 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The air quality remained 'moderate' at 4 pm, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 134, a slight drop from Saturday’s 137, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.
According to the CPCB, an AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
