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ALIGARH, October 28: The Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), has strengthened its emergency healthcare infrastructure with the inauguration of the ‘Code Blue’ Emergency Response System at the Trauma Centre.
The facility was inaugurated by Prof. M. Mohsin Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, along with Prof. Habib Raza, Principal and CMS, in the presence of senior faculty members and hospital staff.
The ‘Code Blue’ protocol is a rapid response mechanism designed to provide immediate medical attention during critical emergencies such as cardiac or respiratory arrest. Once activated, a trained resuscitation team comprising doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff promptly reaches the patient with essential life-saving equipment, including defibrillators, oxygen systems, and emergency medications, to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other urgent procedures.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. M. Mohsin Khan said that the introduction of the Code Blue system will ensure timely and effective emergency medical care for critically ill patients. He reaffirmed the university administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services and directed that patients and their attendants be provided with all necessary support and amenities.
Prof. Habib Raza, Principal and CMS, stated that the new system will significantly improve communication, coordination, and response speed in life-threatening situations. “Our teams are trained to act within seconds — every moment counts when a patient’s heart or breathing stops,” he remarked.
Dr. Shahna Ali, Department of Anaesthesiology and her team demonstrated the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for Code Blue activation, ensuring that all staff are well-versed in the process. An amplifier-based announcement system has also been installed, covering the triage area to facilitate real-time coordination between the Casualty Medical Officer and the Help Desk, thereby reducing response time and improving operational efficiency.
To maintain efficiency, regular mock drills and hands-on training sessions will be held for hospital staff. The initiative reflects AMU’s dedication to patient safety, emergency preparedness, and the delivery of quality healthcare with the aim of saving lives through swift medical intervention.
The ceremony was attended by Prof. S. Amjad Ali Rizvi (MS), Dr. M. Saquib (DMS Trauma), Prof. M. Wasim Ali (Proctor), Prof. Mohammad Shameem, Prof. Hammad Usmani, Prof. Khawaja Zafar Saifullah, Prof. Fazlur Rehman, Dr. Naresh Kumar Sharma, Dr. Sajjad Husain, and other senior faculty members and staff.
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