Port Blair, May 11: Indian Coast Guard undertook a medical evacuation of a 55 year old man off Makachua – Little Nicobar on 10 May 18. At about 1100 hrs on 10 May 18 Coast Guard District Headquarters No -10 received a request from Assistant Commissioner Office Campbell Bay for medical evacuation of tribal captain of Makachua.
It was intimated that the patient was feeling uncomfortable due to high BP and allied diseases. On receipt of information, Ops team of DHQ-10 swung into action and Coast Guard Ship ICGS C-414 on routine patrol was diverted for MEDEVAC off Makachua.
Coast Guard Ship ICGS C-414 shaped her course with maximum speed, reached off Makachua at 1310 hrs and the patient namely Mr. Andrew William was taken onboard safely and headed towards Campbell Bay. Ops team of DHQ-10 was maintaining constant communication with Assistant Commissioner office and SHO Campbell Bay for prompt coordination.
The ship entered Campbell Bay at 1600 hrs and patient was received by District Medical Officer(DMO) and his team along with ambulance. The primary medical check up was provided by DMO and patient was subsequently handed over to Public Health Centre (PHC) staff for further treatment.
The condition of the patient was reported stable. Prompt medical evacuation and assistance go a long way in projecting the savior image of Indian Coast Guard in tune with its motto ‘Vayam Rakshyam.’
