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A ticket checker’s swift action helped save an elderly man who suffered a heart attack on a moving train. According to the post by the official handle of the Ministry of Railways, a 70-year-old man travelling on Amrapali Express was revived by the travelling ticket examiner (TTE).
The incident took place in the train’s general coach, and the man was later transported to a hospital from Bihar’s Chhapra railway station. A viral clip captures the TTE performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the man, who was still conscious at the time. This sparked a backlash, as several users pointed out that CPR is typically recommended only for unconscious individuals.
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The video, which has garnered over 254,000 views, has divided opinions on the Internet. While some criticised the video, others praised the TTE for his quick response. A user wrote, “Yes, you should give cpr when patient is unconscious/unresponsive. He is awake in the given video !! That’s not recommended.” Another user commented, “Great…!!Indian Railway must appoint a doctor in each and every train for the passengers convenience.”
“Who gives CPR when patient is conscious,” a third user wrote. “Is important that the general public is made more aware on CPR. When & when not, how to attempt CPR,” another user commented.
In September, another ticket checker on Pawan Express travelling from Darbhanga to Varanasi won plaudits after he revived a 65-year-old man who suffered a heart attack.
The man was in a first-class coach when he experienced a sharp pain in his chest and passed out. His brother reached out to the Railways’ RailMadad portal, which sent an alert to Savind Kumar, the ticket checker aboard, reports said.
