SSSSH Newsletter - June 2014 Edition

The Newsletter of Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital
June 2014 Edition
SRI SATHYA SAI SANJEEVANI HOSPITAL
Sector 2, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Contact : +91 771-2970325 I +91 9424207140
THE HEART BEAT
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Life is rhythm !
The ceaseless movement deep within us, giving us the beauty of what we call
Life !
In a Life filled with moments of joy or sorrow, hope or despair, tireless striving or
eternal calm, a rhythm is being played. An unravelled mystery, this rhythm of life
resonates to a silent beat. A Beat that sees us through this drama we call Life.
At Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani, we surrender in love to that Heart which beats in
you and a million others - the Giver of Life !
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PREFACE
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Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, is a public service
Institution, set up as an expression of gratitude to Revered Sri Sathya Sai Baba,
who tirelessly worked to alleviate the suffering of millions and brought joy, peace
and purpose to several generations. It is currently recognized as an Institute of
Excellence in the area of Child Heart care.
We, at Sai Sanjeevani, are humbled to present the first edition of “The Heart
Beat” – our monthly newsletter. “The Heart Beat” is our endeavour towards
sharing Sai Sanjeevani’s activities and experience with all.
This inaugural edition is also particularly special to all of us, as this month Sai
Sanjeevani began it’s journey towards the “UNBORN”, with the launch of foetal
echo cardiography services.
We look forward to your inputs and suggestions in helping us reach the highest
level of excellence in providing quality patient care.
Yours Lovingly,
Sai Sanjeevani Team
Email
: [email protected]
Website
: www.srisathyasaisanjeevani.org
Facebook : SriSathyaSaiSanjeevaniHospital
Twitter
: @SathyaSaiSanjeevani
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CONTENTS
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Our Work
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Our Heart
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Our Stride
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Our Guests
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Our Sanjeevani
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Our Word
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Our Inspiration
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OUR WORK
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Out-Patient Services
Of the 305 registrations during the
Types of ECHOs
month, 151 were new cases (96
No
RHD
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EBSTEIN’S ANOMALOUS
2
ASD
2
TOF
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PULMONARY ATRESIA VSD
1
performed this month, of which 103
NORMAL ECHO
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were for new pediatric cases to
VSD
25
check for pediatric or congenital
MITRAL ATRESIA
1
COA
11
AV CANAL DEFECT
3
BICUSPID AOV
2
CORONARY AV FISTULA
1
FETAL ECHO
1
CTGA
1
PDA
5
SINGLE VENTRICLE+PS/PDA
2
TYPE I TRUNCUS ARTERY
2
TGA
1
pediatric and 55 adult) and 154
were revisit cases.
A
total
of
211
ECHOs
were
heart conditions, as shown in the
table.
Also
screening
81
post-operative
echos and 27 revisit
echos were performed.
Following are some atypical cases
that were screened:
2
complicated
and
unusual
cases of Truncus Arteriosis at the
TOTAL
ages of 13 and 21 years.
2 cases of tricuspid atresia with
unusual
combinations
(1
with
cordexter membrane and 1 with
straddling mitral valve
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103
Surgeries
From our first pediatric cardiac surgery of Baby Ritika Sharma in February 2014,
the Institute has now conducted 188 pediatric surgeries (including congenital
heart conditions of adults), covering a wide range of conditions. 39 pediatric
surgeries were conducted this month
Ritika Sharma
Operated on 1st Feb 2014
Type of case
No.
ASD Closure, Pulmonary Valvoctomy,Sinus
Venous Defect, DCRV Muscle Division
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VSD Closure, SAM Excision, PDA Ligation, DCRV
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ICR, BDG Shunt, Atrial Septectomy, PA Banding,
Cordexter's Membrane Excision
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TAPVC Repair
1
PDA Ligation
5
PDA,ASD,Supramitral Membrane Excision,RV
Muscle Bundle Excision
1
Arterioventricular canal repair
1
COA Repair
4
Tracheostomy
1
Arterial Switch Operation, VSD Closure, Mitral
Valve Replacement
1
Total
39
The Total No. of Surgeries conducted till date are 413 (including 225 adult
surgeries)
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Reaching out beyond boundaries
Country/state
Outpatients
Indian States
Assam
12
Bihar
90
Chhattisgarh
2256
Haryana
5
Jammu & Kashmir
1
Jharkhand
84
Karnataka
1
Meghalaya
1
Madhya Pradesh
264
Odisha
340
Punjab
9
Rajasthan
5
Tripura
1
Uttar Pradesh
65
West Bengal
235
Maharashtra
75
Andhra Pradesh
4
Other Countries
Bangladesh
4
Nepal
2
Nigeria
1
Total
3,455
Cardiac surgeries
4
20
185
1
1
20
0
1
32
63
2
0
1
18
50
12
1
1
1
0
413
As shown in the
table, we have had
the opportunity to
serve patients
across
17 states and 3
countries.
The first surgery from
Andhra Pradesh was
conducted this month
Academic Programs
The following are the key academic knowledge sharing sessions that were conducted at
Sai Sanjeevani this month, apart from regular training sessions for nurses.
02.06.2014
ECG and ECHO Basics
Dr Joseph George
04.06.2014
Heart Transplantation
06.06.2014
Cardiac Embryology
Guest Lecturer from Imperial College,
UK
09.06.2014
Rh Incompatibility
14.06.2014
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Dr Sreemayee
17.06.2014
Chest X-ray Basics
Guest Lecturer from Vydehi Institute
of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
10.06.2014
Circulatory System
Dr Krishna Manohar
20.06.2014
Single ventricle physiology circulation
24.06.2014
Transposition of Greater Arteries
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon, Sri Sathya
Sai Sanjeevani Hospital
28.06.2014
Types of PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
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OUR HEART
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This section is the most special section of this newsletter as we share with you a
few stories of little hearts that have touched us deeply.
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From Blue to Pink – The story of Sai Tameem
Age
: 10 months
From
: Rajahmundry, East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh
Operated on : 16th June 2014
Pic: Sai Tameem with his mother – Gausya and
Grand mother - Ammulu
“We do not have any other place to go and get him treated" . These were the
words of the parents of Sai Tameem. He was born with a congenital heart
disease and was diagnosed with the disease 20 days after his birth in his town,
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh State.
Born to a Hindu father and a Muslim mother, Sai Tameem was always special
as he represented the unity of two beautiful cultures. His parents resolved that
they shall do EVERYTHING they can to ensure that this special kid has a healthy
and joyous life.
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From the doctors in small towns to the specialists in the corridors of the best
hospitals at Hyderabad (Capital of Andhra Pradesh), the baby has seen it all,
but in vain. He, being all of 10 months, was being offered treatment at heavy
costs and this was delaying medical/surgical intervention to the baby who was
losing ground quickly. After being denied surgical treatment at affordable
prices, the daily earning parents lost all hope to get him operated.
It was then that they got their ray of hope through their village head who was
a Sai devotee. He told them about Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital at Naya
Raipur.
Diagnosis and treatment
They managed to reach Sai Sanjeevani hospital where the baby was
diagnosed having a small Atrial Septal Defect with a severe Infundibular
Pulmonary Stenosis (Double Chambered Right Ventricle type) and a small PFO.
He was successfully treated surgically FREE of any expenditure from the
parents. The child underwent a trans right atrial intracardiac repair with the
connection of the superior vena cava to the right atrial appendage. This
procedure is known as Shumacker's repair. He was hemodynamically stable
post operatively and recovered well. Sai Tameem is now on his way to
celebrate his first birthday with a renewed strength pumping out of his heart !
Their experience
“Is hospital mein hume sabse bharpur sahyog mila. Doosre hospital mein itna
zyada prem bhara vyavahar logon se kahan milta. Yahan pe sab kuch kabile-tareef hai. Aur Sai baba tho allah ke hi swaroop hai. Woh dharti par logon ke
dukh door karne aae the, tho hamko bhi sukh pradaan kar diya”
( In this hospital, we got complete cooperation from all. In other hospitals, where would
one find people whose behaviour is filled with love. Everything here is worth appreciation.
And then, Sai baba is also a form of Allah. He incarnated here to alleviate the suffering of
people and so he bestowed us also with happiness )
When he becomes big
“Usko hum bohot padhake, Chhota Dr. Tameem Banaenge . .”
(We will ensure that he studies well and will make him Little Dr Tameem . . )
*Dr Tameem is a Cardiac Surgeon at Sai Sanjeevani.
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2.
The boy who walked out of the OT – The story of Narad Parkar
Age
: 6 years
From
: Dania, Durg District, Chhattisgarh
Operated on : 11th June 2014
Pic: Narad Parkar
At 2 months, Narad was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (Tricuspid
Atresia) for which medical treatment was started in Durg, Chhattisgarh State.
His father was then transferred to Nagpur (Maharashtra State), where medical
treatment continued intermittently as and when there was availability of funds.
Then finally, when Narad turned 6, the doctors at Nagpur said he will require
surgery immediately and that his condition is going to get worse rapidly.
They came to the Raipur Govt Hospital (Chhattisgarh State) as they could not
afford the surgery in the private hospital in Nagpur. However, even here there
was a small expense which they could not afford.
Their ray of hope came on the evening after they were informed of the
expected expenses at the Raipur Govt Hospital. That evening, while they had
to take some tough decisions of what to do next, a biscuit distributer over
heard the conversation and suggested Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital.
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The father wasted no time and rushed to the hospital late evening on 9th June
2014. The OPD was closed and no more patients were being seen that day. So
the father sat at the steps of the entrance angry and dejected. It was then,
that our cardiologist, Dr Yogesh, seeing him sitting with his emaciated son,
called him and conducted an ECHO. The condition was an operative
emergency and it was nothing short of a miracle that the child had survived
that long.
Diagnosis and treatment
The child was admitted and an immediate work up was started. There was
only one small problem, the child seemed to have a small membrane in his
Right Atrium which hadn’t been diagnosed earlier.
The operative findings were as follows - Large thymus, Moderate sized Atrial
Septal Defect (ASD, mixing of oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood), Right
atrium – divided by a cor membrane
This divided atrium along with Tricuspid Atresia (Complete Non functioning
Tricuspid valve) is a case that is yet to be seen outside of a theoretical text
book. As far as anyone can tell it’s a condition that has not been found yet.
Miracle post surgery
This child walked straight out of the OT to the Step down ICU wearing nothing
but his cardiac drain within 2 hours of extubation (anesthetic wear-off) , which
is fairly uncommon. Our nursing staff had to scramble after him carrying his
drain next to him.
Their experience
The father recollects the day he came late for the OPD and said that he sat
angry and hurt and looked at swami’s photo and said, “If you are really
helping the poor and needy, why are you putting me and my child through so
much difficulty?” And that is when he was responded in the form of the
doctor. That is the moment he realized the magic of this hospital. He also said
that when the child was born, he had received a call from a guru from
Bangalore (he doesn’t know who that was, even to this day) saying they will
face a seemingly impossible difficulty, but they have to stay strong and not
give up. He felt extremely relieved that the tough phase was over and
Sanjeevani helped them get over it.
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OUR STRIDE
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1. Commencement of Free of cost Foetal Cardiology Services
Department of Pediatric Heart Care at Sri Sathya Sanjeevani Hospital
inaugurated Foetal Cardiology Services on 7th of June, 2014.
Pic: Theme representing the unborn hearts
The event was attended by distinguished guests from the medical fraternity,
including the following
Dr. Nitin M Nagarkar
Chief Guest
Director
All India Institute of Medical Science,s Raipur,
Chhattisgarh
Dr. Kinjal Bakshi
Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist,
Narayana Hrudayalaya MMI Hospital Raipur,
Chhattisgarh
Dr. P K Nema
Head of Department, Anesthesia
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur,
Chhattisgarh
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In his key note address, Dr Nagarkar appreciated the Sathya Sai Sanjeevani
team for the remarkable progress made in such a short span of time and for
providing quality services free of charge to all. He also emphasized the need
of more such initiatives to collectively address the issue of the increasing
prevalence of congenital heart diseases in the county.
On this occasion, Dr. Kinjal Bakshi presented on “Foetal ECHO – Indications
and Techniques” and “Foetal Heart Disease - Implications and Counseling” to
the guests and staff of the hospital.
These services are available every Friday from 3pm to 5pm, upon prior
appointment.
Pic: Inauguration of Foetal Cardiology Services through
lighting of the lamp by Chief Guest, Dr Nitin. M. Nagarkar,
Director- AIIMS, Raipur and other eminent dignitories
Pic: Presentation by Guest Speaker,
Dr Kinjal Bakshi - Consultant Pediatric
Cardiologist, Narayana Hrudayalaya MMI
Hospital, Raipur
Pic: Key note address by Chief Guest,
Dr Nitin. M. Nagarkar, Director - AIIMS, Raipur
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2. Completion of the Divine Child Health Program Phase 1 report
The Divine Child Health Program (DCHP) commenced on 1st September 2013
in Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, Naya Raipur. The Program covered
healthcare needs of the children through timely detection of Defects,
Diseases, Deficiencies and Disabilities through systematic health screening of
rural school going children in Chhattisgarh State. The aim of this program is to
facilitate early intervention and timely medical management to the child and
its family, eventually leading to a Healthy Nation.
In the first phase, 2029 children
were screened for over 29
conditions in line with Govt of
India’s program, Rashtriya Bal
Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) that
was launched in 2013. The report
highlights indicative prevalences
of each of the above conditions
based on the primary screening
guidelines suggested by RBSK.
With
Govt
of
Chhattisgarh
planning to launch RBSK in the
state in 2014, the Director, Health
Services of the Department of
Health, Govt of Chhattisgarh,
showed
keen
interest
in
customizing govt training material
for program staff based on the
findings of Sai Sanjeevani’s DCHP
Report.
Pic: Cover Page of the DCHP report completed
this month
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OUR GUESTS
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Mr. Sista Srinivasa Murty
Founder and Managing Director of
IPower Institute
Mr Murthy is a passionate personal
transformation trainer and a leadership
coach. He appreciated the effort being
put in the hospital to take Bhagwan Sri
Satha Sai Baba’s values and directions
forward. He also provided valuable inputs
for effective ways of building a friendly
organization culture and increasing
employee motivation.
Visited on 16th June 2014
Mr M.D Kavde
Additional Collector, Raipur City
and General Manager, Naya Raipur
Development Authority (NRDA)
Mr Kavde visited the hospital along with
25 newly appointed Tehsildars and
Deputy Tehsildars (Sub-district level
Revenue Officers) as part of their
Orientation Program, consisting of
guided visits to all ongoing and new
projects underway in Naya Raipur. He
was proud to present Sri Sathya Sai
Sanjeevani to them stating that it is
currently the highlight of this emerging
city.
Visited on 22nd June 2014
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OUR SANJEEVANI
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Every Saturday, at the Sai Sanjeevani Hospital, we get together to listen to
each other’s stories and, experience and appreciate each other’s talents. This
month we started the “My Sanjeevani” series, where staff share what
“Sanjeevani” means to them.
This month, we are glad to share the
experiences of Mrs. M Satyawati and Mr. Abhishek Guhey, who presented their
Sanjeevani this month.
Mrs M. Satyawati
Joined on : 5th Nov 2012
From
: Bhillai
Hobbies
: Listening to Bhajans, Spending time with family, Visiting spiritual
places
Current role : Senior Technician, Pathology
My Sanjeevani : “I have been here since inception and was the first woman
among the clinical staff here at Sanjeevani. Having seen every brick being
put together to build this divine institution, I feel very blessed to be part of
this mission of Swami. Even the thought of the opportunity that I have got to
serve the needy through Sai Sanjeevani , gives me immense joy and
peace. This is my Sanjeevani.”
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Mr Abhishek Guhey
Joined on : 15th Jul 2012
From
: Raipur
Hobbies
: Travelling to new places, Watching movies
Current role : Coordinator of Cardiology OPD services
My Sanjeevani : “My journey at Sanjeevani has been a learning experience
professionally and personally. I feel humbled to work in Swami’s
organization. As a student of Swami, I have learnt many lessons of life from
Him. The greatest among them being the value and potential of HARD
WORK. I feel that working in Sanjeevani
gives me an opportunity to
implement, in the true sense, what swami taught us and gets me closer to
Swami”
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OUR WORD
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The Hitavada, A Leading English Daily in Chhattisgarh
On 8th June 2014
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OUR INSPIRATION
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“Man is making every effort to attain the state of perfection. For this,
man has to undertake sacred activities to uphold his purity, culture,
and character. Love is the most
fundamental principle of life. My
heart is filled with love and love alone. I share My love with one and
all. Fill your lives with love. I wish that you lead your lives with love and
make this country an ideal one”
By Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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