Udaipur, April 25: The difference between life and death can sometimes be just a few seconds. For a 56-year-old man, Monday afternoon turned into a near-fatal experience when an electric saw malfunctioned, causing the blade to strike his chest and arm. However, as the saying goes, “Those protected by fate cannot be harmed.” Doctors at Pacific Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) skillfully pulled the man back from the brink of death.
This successful operation involved a dedicated team, including Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon Dr. Anuj Mehta, along with anaesthesia specialists Dr. Sameer Goyal, Dr. Rakshit, Kuldeep, Lalit, Sanjay, and Parmeshwar.
The man was engaged in his daily work when a technical failure occurred, causing the rotating blade to detach and speed towards him. Before he could react, the saw had deeply cut into his left arm and chest, resulting in a profuse loss of blood as he collapsed.
When family members rushed him to the emergency ward at PMCH, the sight of his condition sent chills down everyone’s spine. He had lost a significant amount of blood, and the wounds were so deep that there was a serious risk of damage to internal organs. Recognising the severity of the situation, Dr. Mehta wasted no time and alerted the surgical team immediately.
The electric saw had not only sliced through skin but had also severely damaged muscles and blood vessels. The complex surgery lasted nearly four hours, during which the doctors not only stopped the bleeding but also meticulously repaired the veins in the chest and arm.
Dr. Mehta stated that the patient’s condition was extremely critical. “We had little time to think and a lot to do. Due to heavy blood loss, his blood pressure was dropping. Any delay in surgery could have cost him his life,” he explained.
PMCH Chairman Rahul Agarwal and Executive Director Aman Agarwal remarked that when a patient arrives in such a serious condition, they represent not just a case but the hopes of a family. “Our doctors made quick decisions without wasting time. This successful operation once again proves that PMCH is equipped not only with modern machines but also has a sensitive and skilled team of doctors who have the passion to make the impossible possible,” they added.
Following the successful operation, the patient has been shifted to the general ward. According to doctors, he is now out of danger and recovering rapidly. He was discharged on the fourth day post-surgery. The family expressed their gratitude towards the medical team and nursing staff, describing the experience as a new lease on life.