Ashwini Vaishnaw Shares Video Of TTE Performing CPR On Conscious Man, Deletes After Backlash: 'Dedicatedly Killing...'
Date
11/27/2024 2:00:39 AM
(MENAFN- Live Mint) A video featuring a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) performing CPR aboard a train grabbed online attention. Shared by Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the clip showed a 70-year-old conscious man receiving chest compressions. Initially hailed as a heroic rescue effort, the video quickly ignited backlash among medical professionals and netizens.
Doctors were unequivocal in their criticism: administering CPR to a conscious person is not only unnecessary but potentially harmful.
“I can't believe I actually have to say this,” tweeted US-based emergency medicine specialist Sam Ghali.“Do NOT perform mouth-to-mouth CPR on awake people who are literally talking to you.”
Ashwini Vaishnaw Deletes Video, But Criticism Persists
The clip, initially captioned,“Our dedicated Indian Railways team,” was soon deleted by Union Minister Ashwini Viashnaw following a wave of online backlash.
Vaishnaw later clarified:“CPR should be stopped when a person becomes conscious or follows commands, which are signs of return of spontaneous circulation.”
But the damage was done. Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, a liver specialist from Kerala, condemned the post, writing:“It showcases your lack of medical science literacy and the utter lack of basic health literacy of the railways team currently working under you.”
Ashwini Vaishnaw Faces Social Media Backlash
From healthcare experts to everyday users, the reactions were sharp:
-“With due respect, sir, it seems incorrect. It would have been better to get it checked by a doctor before posting.”
-“DONT give CPR in conscious patient. It's NOT a joke but a life saving procedure. Delete this video otherwise everyone start doing same in Conscious patient..”
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