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RAJOURI JAN 29:-Following seventeen deaths and treatment of many other residents of Badhal village due to mysterious disease between December 7 and January 19, the doctors at Associated Hospital GMC Rajouri (AH GMC) are of the view that organophosphorus poisoning is likely behind these health crises in Badhal area.
However, Principal GMC Rajouri, Prof. (Dr) A S Bhatia said: “At present we are not sure about the exact nature of the poisonous substance consumed by affected inhabitants of Badhal. We will wait for the final report about the exact nature of the poisonous substance,”.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) is designed to help healthcare professionals maintain their expertise and stay informed about advancements in their field.
On Wednesday more than a hundred young doctors attended ‘Continuing Medical Education’ (CME) on organophosphorus poisoning conducted by the administration of GMC Rajouri.
The CME deliberated upon different aspects of organophosphorus poisoning especially its signs and symptoms with specific focus on its treatment and management.
Dr Aman Sharma, HoD pharmacology, Dr Meenakshi HoD Pathology (GMC Rajouri, and Dr Surinder Sharma Neurologist (Govt Medical College Jammu) addressed the doctors.
Dr Aman Sharma discussed the different variants of toxic compounds in this group.
“More than five thousand salts have been identified so far in this category and the antidotes, especially Atropine, are reversing the effects” he informed doctors.
HOD Pathology, Dr Meenakshi discussed postmortem findings and presented different case studies on this.
Dr Surinder, Neurologist discussed the importance of having a high degree of suspicion when any patient comes with vivid symptoms.
He appreciated Dr A S Bhatia and his team of doctors using this sense and being daring to empirically use Atropine that turned out to be a life saviour for many people.
The CME was attended by faculty members, Junior Doctors and Students.
Principal GMC Rajouri, Prof. (Dr) Bhatia said: “Doctors should not confine themselves only to what is written in books. We should use sixth sense while dealing with patients”.
“All that is written in books is not the end as we can see the universe up to some extent by using highest resolution telescopes, but it even exists beyond that what is not visible to us so is true for medical science,” he added.
“Diseases may present in a way which is not mentioned in the textbooks. Along with learning medicine, young doctors should learn how to analyse the situation and come out with a solution,” said Prof. (Dr) Bhatia.
He advised students to develop self-control measures and a habit to tackle emerging health crises. The CME ended with praying for the welfare of people of Baddal village and for the peace of departed souls.
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