“Former Chief Minister of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee remains on intermittent non-invasive ventilatory support on the sixth day of his admission. He is alert and is speaking to doctors and visitors,” read a press release of Woodlands Multispeciality Hospital.
“He (Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee) was successfully weaned off from invasive ventilation yesterday and is presently on non-invasive ventilatory support,” authorities at the hospital said.
"Former Chief Minister of West Bengal Mr Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, 79, was successfully weaned off Invasive ventilation and is presently on non-invasive ventilator support," the statement read.
Sushruta Trauma Centre MD Dr Suresh Kumar, while talking to ANI, said, “Flood water enters the Sushruta Trauma Centre at Metcalf Road in Delhi. 40 patients admitted here, including three on ventilators, are being shifted to LNJP Hospital.”
Health Minister Tanaji Sawant on Tuesday informed that the state will be conduction a mock drill on 13-14th April following surge in Covid cases in the state. "As suggested by central government, we are going to hold a mock drill for our Covid preparedness in the state on 13-14th April."
"We've been prepared to handle a wave. 13 ICU cases are there currently. We've decided to increase the normal and ICU beds, and ventilators according to requirement", Minister George said.
During the mock drill, the oxygen plants, oxygen cylinders and pipes, ICU wards, ventilators and other facilities were inspected and checked to make sure they can be used when needed.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has claimed that the state government is well-guarded for the purpose with Oxygen, PPE Kits and ventilators in sufficient numbers in hospitals
On Saturday, veteran actor Vikram Gokhale passed away after being on the ventilator for some time at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in Pune.
As news of the 'Mission Mangal' actor's death broke out, emotional messages poured in from politicians, fans, and colleagues.
The Governor of Mahara
He had been on a ventilator support system for some time before he breathed his last today. According to a statement from his wife he had "multiorgan failure."