Special ward to treat heat stroke patients set up at Virudhunagar Government Medical College hospital
Virudhunagar Government Medical College hospital has established a special ward to address heat stroke cases amid warnings of an impending heat wave. The ward is equipped with 20 beds and two ventilators, ensuring round-the-clock medical care. Additionally, Oral Rehydration Solution corners have been set up throughout the hospital to assist patients.
- ▪The special ward has 20 beds and two ventilators.
- ▪Doctors and nurses will be available 24/7 in the ward.
- ▪ORS corners have been established on all floors of the hospital.
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With Indian Meteorological Department warning about a possible heat wave to sweep in southern districts, Virudhunagar Government Medical College hospital has set up a special ward to treat patients with heat stroke.The ward with 20 beds has two ventilators. It also has separate restrooms and bathrooms.Doctors and nurses would be present round the clock at the ward to treat the patients.People with symptoms like giddiness, higher body temperature, vomiting, should get treatment immediately, a statement said.Besides, ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution) corners have been set up at all the floors of the hospital for the benefit of the patients coming to the hospital.
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