Army doctor saves life of critically ill passenger on flight to Chandigarh

According to airline sources, a passenger suffered a medical emergency on-board the flight 6E 724 and his condition was deteriorating rapidly, so the crew immediately diverted the flight to Mumbai and provided urgent medical attention, including administering multiple injections and using an AED to prevent cardiac arrest.

The crew also ensured that two doctors on-board, including Major Simrat Rajdeep Singh, were able to assist with the situation, while ensuring emergency medical staff were ready to meet the flight upon landing. The doctors on-board assessed the situation and advised that the passenger had small kidneys and end-stage chronic kidney disease, which was exacerbated by flying at high altitude.

Emergency medical staff met the flight upon landing, and the passenger was deplaned in a wheelchair. The crew kept the captain informed at regular intervals.

IndiGo is committed to the safety and well-being of its passengers, even in challenging situations, the airline said.