CK Birla Hospitals

Aided by the latest innovation of 3D technology in Maxillofacial Surgery

Life is short, and this realization hits hard when there is a sudden accident or death of a loved one! And this turns into acute mental stress for the survivor who gradually comes to terms with his/her limitations after the abrupt jolt that an accident can bring to his/her life. However, the evolution of modern medical science has defied such hurdles and made it possible for expert doctors to acquire specialized skills where their performances seem nothing short of miracles. In his more than a decade-long career, Dr. Sujoy Mukherjee (Consultant at Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, CK Birla Hospitals CMRI) has encountered many such trauma cases, where he has successfully managed the injuries with treatments ranging from primary closure to complete reconstruction. Dr. Mukherjee says that in Kolkata 8 out of 10 trauma injuries occur due to road accidents (particularly involving bikes) and the rest are sports injuries or caused by fall from height or assault.

In 2016, Dr. Mukherjee came across a 15-year-old boy whose life took a tragic turn after a massive bike wreck. The young boy was admitted to CMRI with critical open wounds in his head and soft tissues along with severe cranio-maxillofacial and neuro injuries. At the primary stage, multiple surgeries were required to be performed to bring about stability in his condition. He needed immediate neuro rehabilitation which continued for a long time under Dr. Rudrajit Kanjilal’s supervision (Consultant at Department of Neurosciences at CK Birla Hospitals CMRI). Dr. Sujay Mukherjee, Dr. Rudrajit Kanjilal and Dr. Anirban Bhaduri (Consultant at Department of Ophthalmology at CK Birla Hospitals CMRI) all came together to save this boy from life-threatening injuries.

During the first operation, the right eye had to be surgically removed as it was completely incapacitated because of extreme ocular trauma that caused his brain to stick out from that injury. An artificial eye had to be inserted in the right socket where a mesh had been used to reduce the vulnerability of exposed brain tissue. Several titanium plates and screws had to be placed on the left side of his face, while the heavily battered right side needed another set of follow up surgeries to reconstruct. The entire right side of his face was completely fractured, specifically his cheek area and the eye socket, making it even more difficult to perform the reconstructive surgery at one go. The crush injury triggered multiple fractures on his nose which couldn’t be managed with a plate or a lift-up. The expert doctors embarked on doing the impossible, taking each small but significant step towards the young boy’s full recovery.

Commenting on the surgery Dr. Mukherjee states, “It was imperative for us that this boy can reclaim his life and lead it as normally as any other person. We started with contouring his face for maxillofacial surgery where our reference point was his recent photograph before the accident. Subsequently, he underwent intensive neuro rehabilitation treatment. Finally, after one and a half months, he was discharged from the hospital. But our work was only half-done, as a series of reconstructive surgeries remained to be performed for his complete recovery.”

Last Month, Dr. Mukherjee along with Dr. Kanjilal and Dr. Bhaduri did one more reconstructive surgery on him where his right eye which had completely shrunk in after the accident was corrected along with his cheeks. Using the latest innovation of 3D technology, patient-specific implants were produced. With the perfect imaging technique of CT scan which showed the patient’s skull, customized implants were generated and implanted on the patient.  Post-surgery, left the side of his face matches his right side, and Dr. Mukherjee plans to perform the final corrective surgery on his nose as soon as the patient crosses 18 years of age. This has been rarely done in Eastern India and it is first-of-its-kind in West Bengal where an amalgamation of pure engineering, innovations in medical sciences and highly-skilled clinicians employing the best strategies to heal a young life. Often people talk about miracles in life when they recover from traumatic injuries, but for this young lad and his parents, miracles came in a complete package with the concerned doctors who went that extra mile for the patient combined with the great care and wholesome support of the hospital.

Every person nowadays is concerned about his/her holistic well-being and maintaining a proper diet is a major part of leading a healthy lifestyle. With a balanced diet and routine exercise one can easily avoid obesity, thus keeping at bay a lot of diseases which come along with weight gain. For everyone above the age of 30, Ipsita Chakravarti – Chief Dietician at CK Birla Hospitals CMRI advises undergoing regular blood-tests in order to keep a check on diabetes & cholesterol. In this era of sedentary lifestyle where consuming processed food and engaging in zero to limited physical activity often leads to diabetes &  obesity, one needs to have more nutrient-dense food with an equal amount of vitamin and mineral.

Diabetic & obese patients are often at more risk of getting cardiac disorders, so they must keep the following recommendation in mind while planning their diet:

Cut back on your sugar intake and processed food

Calorie restriction vary from one person to another, so consulting a dietician for a customized diet chart based on your calorie requirement is a must

Control on carbs is required for maintaining a normal weight

Consume normal healthy home-made food which is rich in fiber

Diabetic patients need to avoid fruits like banana, mango, jackfruit, pineapple,

With winter knocking at our doors, everybody is in a celebratory mood and looking forward to gorging on sumptuous food at various holiday parties. Ms. Chakravarti advocates the following tips so that one can party hard without compromising on health:

Before going to a party one must remember to consume lots of fluid. Hydration is a must, especially to reduce the strong effects of alcohol

It is important to keep control over binge eating by having healthy snacks like fruits, nuts, soups before hitting the party

A healthy portion of protein intake is always encouraged while one must limit the amount of carbs

Don’t over-indulge in alcohol; if you do consume, limit the amount. But ensure that you do not drink alcohol on an empty stomach

And just as everyone is tempted by the party-food at all the gatherings, one also forgets to maintain a balanced weight and ends up gaining a lot of calories over the season. So here are some necessary suggestions on how to get back in to shape post-party season:

Every morning one should have a wholesome, nutritious, and balanced breakfast to keep energized throughout the day. It is the first meal one is having after almost an 8-10-hour gap, so skipping breakfast is a big no

Two to three helpings of fruits are must, while five to six servings of vegetables are recommended.

Fiber and protein-rich meal during lunch always adds to a healthy diet plan

Restrict the intake of salt and oil

Dinner should be light with much green veggies and protein.

For a snack, Ms. Chakravarti suggests dairy products like yogurt lassi and various kinds of nuts.

Adding to that,  Ms. Chakravartiwhile advising everyone or to stick to their diet plan says “Eat everything but in the required portion.  Never skip any meal; split meals if possible. It is always recommended to control calorie with the addition of more protein and fiber-rich diet while restricting carbohydrate intake.”

By, Ms. Ipsita Chakravarti – Chief Dietician at CK Birla Hospitals CMRI

« The wonder survival of 28 weeks preterm baby

At certain times, the will-power to fight all hurdles and survive, conquers the impossible, the unbelievable. That a girl is a born fighter is again proven by Rusha Bose who was born at CK Birla Hospital CMRI as an extremely premature baby, just within 28 weeks of her mother’s pregnancy. The strong desire to live and the ardent stamina to fight have led to the survival of this tiniest life who was just 960 grams when born. The condition of the baby during birth was such that it left everyone in despair about her survival. The baby was immensely weak, suffering from the feeble respiratory condition and didn’t respond much to resuscitation. She did not cry or grow for days despite Dr. Golash’s attempt to make her cry, indicating very unstable and critical scenario. Going by the baby’s condition Dr. Golash counseled the parents and advised them to opt for ventilation as the chances of baby’s survival seemed bleak. Amidst all these spells of darkness, the mother believed in the strength of her womb and eventually, Rusha responded well to resuscitation. After an hour or so the baby made a smart comeback, as her respiratory condition improved. By the end of the night, the baby didn’t need ventilation anymore. Albeit, the baby was admitted to ICU for more than a month, wherein other newly borns could have succumbed to death, this angel has established that miracles do happen, especially with those who believe in it.

While admitted in the ICU, there were a plethora of setbacks starting from giving an inadequate proportion of nutrition through veins, anti-fungal injections for protection against bacterial infections to the immature gastrointestinal system. She needed a daily dosage of several medicines for various problems including maintaining her blood pressure. The doctor had sensitized the mother and family not to hold on to any ray of hope and be prepared for the worst. The surprise that a baby who is not even a month old is fighting against menaces, way more than one, took the entire hospital in awe. It became the mission of the doctors and the attendants to save the precious life. The paramount perseverance of the mother, larger than life zeal of the child to thrive and live, enabled her to gradually respond to the aggressive lines of treatment and overcome all the immaturities in her system.

This mightily spirited little girl went home after one and a half months with a healthy weight of 1 kg. Even then her under-developed bone marrow and protein failure in her system caused her tremendous pain. The dedication of the womenfolk in the family, their combined energies directed towards saving another female had transcended overall odds. It was not just Bushra, the mother alone, but all the relatives who collectively took an oath to render her a healthy life. Their round the clock endeavors made it look almost like everybody was fighting for their own lives. Her mother was assisted on breastfeeding by her aunt whenever required and even when the baby was admitted to ICU, sinceBushra’s lactation level dropped. Rusha had to be fed every hour, so her family members took turns and were on duty 24×7. Within the next 10 days, she had to go back to CMRI to get protein infusion. The team of expert pediatricians under Dr. Golash’s supervision had put her haemoglobin back on track. After 4 months of constant unyielding struggle, Rusha finally started gaining weight and by the end of 6 months, her weight had increased by 3 kg. and she became a completely healthy baby. She has finally won over all her maladies and at present is no less than any other normal baby. An epitome of courage and ardour to hold on to dear life, she responded unusually well to all her treatments.

It is the victory of a mother’s unconditional love whose prayers and wishes saw the light of the day. “Initially we really had almost nil hope as Rusha was fighting multiple ailments. Our whole family was shattered as each day we would see our baby with channels plugged in, numerous injections given and yet no certainty of survival. Eventually, under Dr. Golash’s treatment, Rusha started to improve with time. And now she is our inspiration, respite and sheer little bundle of joy.” stated Bushra Bose.

In conclusion, Dr. Ruchi Golash said, “The little soul fought like a warrior and hung on to her dear life until she recovered. The continuous, relentless support of the women in her family, from her mother to her aunts, somehow imbued a great sense of faith in our hearts as well. We are now worldwide celebrating the international girl child’s day every year in the honour of gender equality. Rusha’s battle fortifies that a girl’s struggle to survive begins right from birth and it is the remarkable courage in each girl which ultimately helps her overcome every woe in her life.”

By, Dr. Ruchi Golash – Senior Consultant, Department of Paediatrics, CK Birla Hospitals CMRI

« Are you suffering from Diabetic foot?

Diabetes can cause nerve damage that reduces sensation in your feet. So, you may have an injury without even knowing it, and these may get infected. Diabetes also causes peripheral vascular disease and reduces blood flow in your legs and feet, making it harder for cuts or sores to heal and a small infection can become very serious. As a result of decreased blood flow to the foot, the patient can have symptoms such as rest pain (pain in the feet while lying and relief of pain with the foot hanging by the side of the bed), gangrene (blackening of toes) or foot ulceration.  Foot ulcers and non-healing wounds are the most common reason for hospitalization of people with diabetes and the primary causes of limb amputation. With proper and consistent foot care many of these amputations can be prevented.

Dr. Avik Bhattacharya, Consultant at CMRI Department of Intervention Radiology says, “If you are diabetic, you may suffer from foot problems and yet feel no pain.  The wise way to handle this is by checking your feet once each day thoroughly. Inspect for cuts, sores, red spots blisters, ingrown toenails, corns or calluses, rough skin patch, warts etc. Diabetic patients must pay close attention to avoid  getting wounded and if wounded, should take special care of the wounds.”

For physically active patients or patients with existing foot problems, it is important to get regular check-ups to avoid any complication. General diabetic patients must go for complete foot check-up once a year. If you notice that any part of your skin has blackened and feels numb, rush to a doctor. Untreated ulcers can often lead to abscesses that can easily spread to other regions of legs and feet. In serious cases, ulcer might develop as black tissue surrounds it and lack of blood flow escalates the issue to partial or complete gangrene.

The precautions you should take-

Keep your blood sugar under control, quit smoking and drinking. Maintain a healthy diet plan that’s naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Take your meals at regular times. Consult a dietician if you need help

Check your feet daily for cuts, red spots, and swelling, wash your feet daily with warm water and dry your feet especially in between the toes

Keep the skin smooth and soft by using a skin cream or lotion. Ensure that your feet are always clean and dry

Trim your toenails regularly. Trim them in a straight manner to steer clear of any complication. Don’t cut them too short. Take care of ingrown toenails. Apply antiseptic ointment. Avoid stubbing your toes and hurting them

Appropriate comfortable, well-fitting shoes are essential and barefoot walking should be avoided. Wear socks if possible, along with shoes. Stay away from stuffy shoes which create undue pressure on the feet

If you develop rough skin, corns, or calluses, ask your doctor to treat them, do not treat them yourself. Go for comprehensive foot examination every time you visit your healthcare provider

Regular exercise like walking, dancing, and swimming is good for your feet. Don’t strain your feet much but always be active so that your blood circulation improves over time

Treatment

Angioplasty is a form of minimally invasive surgery intended to access many regions of the body via major blood vessels. In this procedure, dilatation of the stenosed arterial segment of the leg is done to improve the blood flow. If angioplasty and proper wound debridement are done on time, the patient can be saved from limb amputation. Otherwise, minor ulcer infections can be prevented with foot baths, changing the dressing regularly, disinfecting the skin around an ulcer etc. Talk to your doctor for the correct medication plan.

« Is Your Leg Under Attack? Know From The Specialist

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs in the hands and wrist.  It affects the median nerve which runs through the wrist by compressing it and causing pain, impassiveness, and stinging sensation in the hand and arm. In the preliminary phase, it is highly curable through non-surgical treatment. However, if repetitive strain inducing prolonged activities are continued then injury gets worse leading to permanent nerve damage.

Symptoms

Numbness, tingling, burning, and pain in the fingers which may travel up the forearm toward the shoulder

Hand stiffness and weakening grip

Nighttime symptoms are common and can wake up people from sleep

Difficult to perform fine movements like handling small objects, grasping a steering wheel to drive, writing, and using a computer keyboard

Causes

Hand-intensive actions that involve continued and highly repetitious flexion (bending) or extension (straightening) of the wrist

Extended usage of vibrating tools or power tools. Usually, manufacturing/ industrial workers are at higher risk of developing CTS

CTS can occur with pregnancy, diabetes, thyroid problems, rheumatoid arthritis, but most victims have none of these

For many people, computer use without proper wrist support is a common culprit of carpal tunnel issues as well

Diagnosis and Treatment

Early diagnosis and treatment are needed to avert permanent nerve damage. Fortunately, there are several non-surgical treatments available for CTS which provide a complete cure. Surgery is only recommended when there is critical damage to the median nerve or to prevent permanent sensory or functional loss.

Initial non-operative treatment plan includes the following:

Complete rest is usually recommended for 2-3 weeks

People with mild and moderate CTS are recommended to wear splint/brace at night to keep it properly aligned

Regular usage of ice and cold-packs for maximum 20 mins will help in reduction of pain and swelling

Avoid extra stress on the wrists, hands, and fingers. Don’t do a heavy physical activity where your hands may suffer

Take frequent breaks to rest the hands

Opt for yoga, stretching, acupuncture, chiropractic therapy, ultrasound therapy only after consulting your doctor

Your doctor may suggest oral corticosteroid medication, steroid injections for decreasing  inflammation and pain, which will help to lessen pressure on the median nerve

There are mainly two types of surgeries – open release surgery and endoscopic surgery. The traditional method is the open release, in which the surgeon cuts open for the surgery. While endoscopic is more cutting-edge, where arthroscopic technique is used with a camera which guides the doctor to perform the operation with thin tools, which are inserted into the wrist through small incisions. The outcomes of the two techniques are similar and it is up to the surgeon to decide upon the appropriate method.

Post-surgical outcome

Post-operative recovery and activity guidelines must be followed. Some surgeons recommend the use of a splint or brace for few weeks to restrict movement. Gentle hand exercises or physiotherapy are suggested along with required medication like vitamin B6 and anti-inflammatory pills. Re-occurrence of CTS is very rare and up to 95% of patients get completely healed after the operation and post-operative therapies.

By, Dr. Anupam Golash,  Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery, CK Birla Hospitals CMRI

« Be A Hands-on Mother With Super Winter Tips From Renowned Pediatrician

Winter season is tough for new-born babies as well as mothers. As the temperature dips, germs in the air make infants easily succumb to diseases. Keeping their entire well-being in mind, mothers must give holistic care to their babies in terms of providing them with proper nutrition, hydration, skin-care and beyond. As their immunity system is still building up, mothers ought to put in an extra effort for their little ones so that they can sail through the ‘sick season’ in good health. Dr. Ruchi Golash, Consultant – Department of Pediatrics at CK Birla Hospitals CMRI, comes to the rescue of new mothers and shares her expert advice on baby-care during the winter season.

Bath and Message:

Bathing is a fun time for both mother and baby! Soaps should be used sparingly, only once or twice a week. For rest of the days just put a few drops of coconut oil in the water and give them a quick bath, then dry them up with clean towels

Post bath put many layers of loose cotton clothing on the baby. Avoid single piece of synthetic clothing which is not skin-friendly for babies; as synthetic clothes often lead to allergic reactions

Don’t over-wrap your child. Babies have high BMR which already makes them warm from within

Oil massages are good for baby skin. Use an oil suitable for your baby’s skin. But avoid aggressive massaging every time, instead stick to short, gentle massage.

Prevent your baby from winter diseases:

New-born baby sand even older children are often prone to fever, cough & cold and other minor ailments. To avoid respiratory diseases, don’t expose them to cold polluted air. Steer clear from night time traveling

Stay away from animals and, also pets which often lead to allergy.

Use fresh and disinfected blankets, bed-sheets, pillows. Placing them under direct sunlight for a few hours does help

Keep babies away from nicotine degradation products. Passive smoking harms respiratory tracts of little children massively. It will really help if family members stop smoking around children

Food and Nutrition:

Appropriate balance of nutrition and hydration must be maintained. Breastfeeding babies below 6 months don’t need extra water. However, above 6 months, they must be given cooled boiled water

Every baby must urinate at least 6-8 times a day. Anything below that means the baby is dehydrated. In that case, increase the number of times the child is breastfed or boost water intake

Don’t feed a large portion of meals to your child. Give them a small number of meals every 2-3 hours

Give them lots of fresh juices (preferably orange), soups and mashed or pureed fruits which will keep them energetic and nourished

Above 6 months of age, babies should start with solid food like rice-paste mixed with milk, a spoonful of dal (lentil), blended rice khichuri, dal ka pani (lentil water) etc.

Once the child is habituated to solid food offer them suji (semolina), sabudana (tapioca), dalia (broken wheat) etc.

Along with solid food, don’t forget to give them at least 6-7 intake of cooled boiled water

Do’s and don’ts of using diapers:

Nowadays, Diapers are indispensable for baby care now. However, parents should check the quality of diapers before buying them

Use doctor’s prescribed rash crème in case of diaper rash. Apply 2-3 times a day on the baby’s bum

Change the diaper every 4-5 hours as soon as they get soggy

No baby should wear diaper 24×7 as that can cause a host of skin problems

Babies must wear a diaper while taking an afternoon nap or during over-night sleep

Diapers let both babies and mother enjoy sound sleep. However, mothers must ensure that at least once in every few hours babies must be kept diaper-free and their skin should be able to breathe

Even in 2018, there is a lot of misconception around Total Knee Arthroplasty and about when you actually need it. If you are having severe joint pain which is unresponsive to activity modification and over the counter medicine, then you must seek evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon. Chronic pain can negatively impact your daily life. If you feel that knee pain is meddling with your lifestyle, then immediately see a specialist. Medication and physiotherapy should always be explored before joint replacement is considered. And if joint replacement is required, then it is the best long-term solution available to restore your mobility.

During the knee replacement operation, the surgeon removes bone surfaces from the ends of the thigh-bone (Femur), shin bone (Tibia) and knee cap (Patella). These are then replaced with an artificial surface which is made of steel alloy and high-grade plastic. The latest innovation implants are now completely customized which is done by computer topography. Your surgeon will help you to choose the right implant after a thorough assessment. Using innovative technology customized geometric shape is cut so that the implant can be fixed perfectly using bone cement. To avoid friction usually washer type plastic is put in-between.

Age is certainly not a limiting factor for joint replacement surgery. In the last two decades, this surgery has proved to be an enduring solution as the joint replacement today lasts more than 20 years on an average. The quality of life one achieves after replacement surgery has immensely improved over the years. With minimally invasive techniques, recovery is faster. Patients receive post-surgery physiotherapy to recover better while at home. Not only does one regain knee movements, over a course of time, but the range of movement will also actually increase. One can get back to low-impact activities within 5–6 weeks while high-impact activities may take some more time.

Dr. C. S. Dhar, Senior Consultant at CK Birla Hospitals CMRI Department of Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement says, “Knee replacement has become very popular in Western countries since early 90’s and follow up studies of last 30 years show successful clinical outcome. With the latest innovation, implants are now completely customized which is done by computer topography. Patients in the older age group between 75–90 generally benefit from knee replacement surgery, while lifestyle modification and medication can bring significant change in younger patients depending on their condition.”

Post-surgery, the risk of infection remains around 2% which is negligible as every well-equipped hospital can handle that. With an experienced surgeon, the advanced skill-sets and the methodology used bring significant perfection in the operation. Though immediately after surgery mobilization might be restricted, it improves gradually giving a better quality of life to the patient. While knee replacement should be the last resort, it should not be put off till one is completely unable to move. It is important to consult a highly-trained surgeon before choosing to undergo surgery. With advanced medical technology total knee arthroplasty is now painless with minimum scarring, leads to faster recovery and definitely results in a better quality of life.

Diwali is the grandest of all festivals when all Indians come together to celebrate their oneness and unity. This festival of light jazz up everything and everyone around, but it comes with a bit of worry as well because of woes like fire injury, air pollution, and sound pollution. However, without dulling the festive joy one can always opt for celebrating it in a healthy way. Dr. Ranjan Kumar Das, Department of Respiratory Medicine, CK Birla Hospitals CMRI, states, “No matter what, prevention is the key! Restrict your exposure to fumes of firecrackers as they are harmful to patients suffering from pulmonary diseases and asthma. Adults must supervise young children while bursting crackers to minimize careless injuries.”

Newborn babies and the elderly should stay away from harmful fumes. They must keep doors and windows completely shut during those hours. In any case, if they have to be part of the celebration then wearing a mask will reduce the risk. Asthma patients should keep their inhaler handy while pulmonary patients must refill their medications on time

For minimizing noise, earplugs can be used or better still shut doors and windows in time to keep away the excessive noise

Emission left from crackers contain carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and the various carcinogens seem to stay in the air for a few days after Diwali. Avoid your early morning run and walk for few days post-Diwali.

Dr. Anupam Golash, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, CK Birla Hospitals — CMRI, advises, “Don’t buy locally made poor quality firecrackers which tend to burst unexpectedly. Always choose the high-quality product and never try to re-ignite fused firecrackers which could burst suddenly and cause injury.”

Remember to keep a bucket of water nearby for safety in case of accidents when busting crackers

In case of eye injury with crackers, wash your eyes and face thoroughly. Wash your hands before splashing water on the face. Do not rub, touch or scratch your eyes. Seek immediate medical help

Diwali would be best celebrated by going green. If you want to light firecrackers, buy a very small quantity of bio-degradable firecrackers

While lighting fireworks, always keep them away from the face, hair, and clothing. Don’t wear synthetic clothes, long sleeves or loose clothing as they easily catch fire

Be careful while lighting diyas and candles as loose-fitting clothing, sarees, dupattas etc. often tend to catch fire from them

Stock up fresh sweets, fruits and eatables from reputed shops or better prepare them at home for healthy consumption

If there is a fire injury, then don’t put toothpaste on the burn as the sticky layer is harmful to the skin. Instead, immediately wash the burned area thoroughly with cold water and apply Soframycin on it. Seek immediate medical help if needed

Do not burst firecrackers indoors and clean up the outside area after bursting them. Don’t throw away half-burned firecrackers without completely putting them out

Ck Birla Hospital RBH in association with IMA Rewari organized a CME (Continuous Medical Education) program on 8th December 2018. The speakers of the event were Dr. Arun Partani, Consultant – Joint Replacement & Arthroscopy Specialist and Dr. Akshay Sharma, Consultant – Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.

The doctors shared the highlights of the department and explained the new techniques in the hospital. Around 60 eminent doctors from and around Rewari attended the session. The session was very informative and was followed by dinner.

CK Birla Hospital RBH organized a weekly session “Know Your Doctor”, as a part of their continuous learning program. In this session, the doctors share their detailed profile and expertise along with the scope of services in their respective department. To improve coordination between the team and the doctors there was an open discussion on issues and problems faced while performing day to day patient care services.

In connection with World No-Tobacco Day, CK Birla Hospitals Observes World No-Tobacco Week. Never Take Another Puff! Stop Smoking. It kills you and your loved ones! 

The foundation of CMRI has been laid on 3 key principles that define the ethos of our hospital:1. Clinical Excellence

Delivery of quality patient care – from prevention to treatment of the most serious and complex human diseases

Use of international guidelines, protocols and care pathways to ensure best clinical outcomes

Institute of choice for the best clinical and nursing talent coupled with world-class infrastructure and equipment

2. Ethical

Honest and transparent in doing the right thing for our patients by improving outcomes and not procedures

Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism with clear communication of treatment plan

3. Patient-Centric

Primacy to comfort and convenience of patients and their families

Establish a strong patient connect and trust through compassion and empathy

Inclusive in embracing and respecting different backgrounds

The first hospital in India to be accredited by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), handed over by His Excellency, The President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

First hospital in India to be awarded ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 and OSHAS 18001:2007 for  maintaining high standards in healthcare, environmental protection, and occupational safety respectively

First Private Nursing College in Eastern India to introduce BSc, MSc & CVT Nursing curriculum

First hospital to initiate air ambulance service in Eastern India

Ranked #1 in India for ‘Value for Money’ in an independent survey of ‘India’s Best Hospitals’

First hospital in India to perform keyhole surgery to close a hole in the heart

First hospital in Asia to perform dynamic cardiomyoplasty

First hospital in India to perform angioplasty from the wrist in the field of interventional cardiology

First hospital in India to perform video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)

First hospital in India to perform complicated open heart surgery for a 9-day-old baby weighing 2.5 kilograms

First hospital in India to perform angioplasty for a 94-year-old patient

First hospital in India to perform extracorporeal membrane oxygenation on a neonate for respiratory distress

First hospital in India to support the failing heart of an adult with an artificial heart and mechanical  circulation, for more than 100 hours

First hospital in Eastern India to introduce rotablations to remove a hard blockage in the coronary arteries

The first hospital in Eastern India perform EP study for rhythm disturbances of heart and cure it by radiofrequency ablation

First hospital in Eastern India to perform cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure, by  biventricular pacing

First hospital in Eastern India to implant ICD to treat life-threatening rhythm disturbances of heart and  prevent sudden cardiac death

First hospital in Eastern India to implant three-in-one device (CRT + ICD + heart failure monitoring) in the patient with advanced heart failure

First hospital in Eastern India to treat aortic aneurysm non-surgically by covered stent grafting in a  catheterization lab

Accreditations

Accredited as India’s first NABH hospital for Customer Satisfaction and Safety

Accredited by CAP(1st in India)

Accredited by NABL(1st in India)

Awarded by CII – Quality Award 2011 – 2012

The first hospital to receive Rajiv Gandhi National Quality award 2007 for its commitment to quality in the health sector

‘Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Fair ‘Business Practices’.

‘Express Healthcare Excellence Awards’ for “Inspirational Workplace” category

At CK Birla Hospitals, we are driven by the shared vision of ‘Bringing Care Back to Healthcare’ through clinical excellence, ethics, and patient-centric service delivery. To achieve this, we at CK Birla Hospitals understand that it is our People through whom we aim to offer the highest level of care. Thus, we are an ‘Employee Centric’ organization providing pleasant work environment coupled with elements of care and solidarity among employees, thereby attracting the best clinical and service professionals’ from across the country.

We believe in Equal Opportunity Employment where candidates are chosen purely on merit and not on the basis of cast, creed, religion or color. Employee Growth & Development is an integral part of our HR initiative which includes continuous monitoring and mapping of employee performances; rewarding and recognizing the deserving candidates and providing training to employees for further growth and development. As on date, we are recognized as one of the very few healthcare groups of the country to have the youngest Leadership team.

Join CK Birla Hospitals in its efforts to become a world-class healthcare institution. We are in the process of recruiting candidates across all departments.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

In connection with World Sepsis Day, CK Birla Hospitals RBH observed Sepsis Awareness Week from 11th to 15th September, 2018.

The following activities were conducted by RBH team of experts during the course of the observance week:

11th September – Signature Campaign

12th September – CNE

13th September – CME Program

14th September – Quiz & Poster

15th September – Public Awareness

At the end of the event, there was a cake cutting celebration.

The foundation of BMB has been laid on 3 key principles that define the ethos of our hospital: 1. Clinical Excellence

1. Clinical Excellence

Delivery of quality patient care – from prevention to treatment of the most serious and complex human diseases

Use of international guidelines, protocols and care pathways to ensure best clinical outcomes

Institute of choice for the best clinical and nursing talent coupled with world-class infrastructure and equipment

2. Ethical

Honest and transparent in doing the right thing for our patients by improving outcomes and not procedures

Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism with clear communication of treatment plan

3. Patient Centric

Primacy to comfort and convenience of patients and their families

Establish a strong patient connect and trust through compassion and empathy

BMB (Birla Heart Research Centre), the first NABH accredited hospital of India, is a distinctive super-speciality hospital, specialising in Cardiac Care. Catering to a wide spectrum of cardiac ailments in children and adults, the hospital has been tendering quality patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and research of cardiovascular diseases for over 28 years.