Miracle Recoveries on ICU Beds at Maha Kumbh Central Hospital

The ICU ward of the central hospital at the fairgrounds of Maha Kumbh is witnessing remarkable recoveries, with beds named after Indian rivers—Ganga, Mahanadi, and Sarayu—playing a significant role. According to hospital staff, all critically ill patients admitted to these three beds have recovered, a phenomenon even doctors are calling extraordinary.

Since the start of the fair, 350 critically ill patients have been admitted to the ICU ward. Out of these, 171 were placed on the three beds named after rivers, and all have survived. Overall, only one fatality has been reported among the 350 cases, while the rest have been successfully treated.

Unwavering Faith in ICU Beds

Relatives of critical patients have shown immense trust in these specific beds, often requesting admission to them.

“When a patient arrives in critical condition, our primary goal is to save their life. Many families specifically request these beds, believing in their significance,” said Dr. S.K. Pandey, ICU In-charge, Central Hospital.

ICU Beds Named After Indian Rivers

The 10 ICU beds at the hospital have been named after major Indian rivers, including Ganga, Yamuna, Krishna, Kaveri, Narmada, Tripti, Godavari, Mahanadi, Alaknanda, and Mandakini. Among them, Bed No. 1 (Ganga), Bed No. 9 (Mahanadi), and Bed No. 4 (Sarayu) have gained special attention due to the high recovery rate of patients placed there.

Hospital records indicate that 80% of ICU admissions are heart attack cases, with only one fatality so far.

Rise in Diarrhea Cases Due to Changing Weather

The changing weather is beginning to impact fair visitors, with a rise in diarrhea and dehydration cases. In the 25-bed sub-central hospital in Sector 20, at least 12 cases of diarrhea have been reported.

Doctors attribute this surge to prolonged walking under the intense afternoon sun and insufficient water intake. They urge visitors to carry water bottles to prevent dehydration.

First Death Reported in ICU

In a rare case, the first death at the Central Hospital’s ICU occurred on Sunday morning. Ram Sajivan Das (93), who suffered a heart attack, passed away while undergoing treatment.

He was admitted to the ICU after experiencing a cardiac episode in Sector-16 late Saturday night. Doctors recommended transferring him to Swaroop Rani Hospital, but his family insisted on continuing treatment at the Central Hospital. Despite overnight efforts by the medical team, he was declared dead at 10 AM on Sunday.

This marks the first fatality recorded at the ICU ward of the Central Hospital since the start of the fair.

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