Ghaziabad: A 36-year-old farmer from Meerut survived a life-threatening accident after his father administered him timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) — chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation — skills he picked up watching awareness videos circulated by hospitals.Sachin was trapped under an overturned tractor for nearly 15 minutes and was unable to breathe as his neck remained pressed against the ground. He suffered severe oxygen deprivation by the time villagers managed to free him. Doctors said the CPR performed by his 60-year-old father, Yudhveer Singh, helped maintain blood circulation till advanced treatment began.Sachin was discharged from Max Hospital in Vaishali this week after two weeks of treatment in emergency neuro-critical care.According to doctors, Sachin was brought in unconscious and in a critical condition. He was experiencing repeated seizures caused by prolonged oxygen deprivation to the brain. He sustained multiple injuries, including a head injury, lung inflammation, multiple fractures, along with abrasions across his chest.“Prolonged oxygen deprivation to the brain significantly increases the risk of permanent brain damage or death,” said Dr Hrishikesh Chakrabartty, director of neuro and spine surgery at the hospital. “Early CPR administered at the accident site played a vital role in maintaining circulation until advanced medical care became available. Our immediate priority was to stabilise his airway, control ongoing seizures, manage the brain injury and prevent secondary neurological damage through intensive neuro-critical care.”The medical team placed Sachin on ventilator support, administered anti-seizure medication and later performed a tracheostomy to secure his airway as he continued treatment in the neurosurgery intensive care unit.By the time he was discharged, doctors said he had regained consciousness, was seizure-free, breathing independently and able to walk.“Survival after severe trauma depends on two equally important factors — timely first response and specialised hospital care,” said Dr Rakesh Pandey, consultant in neuro and spine surgery. “The first few minutes before reaching a hospital are often the most critical. Basic life support training can make the difference between life and death.”
