Fire-hit Lok Bandhu ICU remains shut; temporary ward planned
LUCKNOW, April 29 -- Intensive care unit (ICU) services at Lok Bandhu Hospital remain suspended with no timeline for resumption, following a fire incident that damaged the 10-bed intensive care unit on April 14. Hospital authorities are now planning to set up a temporary ICU and operation theatre (OT) on the first floor to manage critical cases until full restoration is completed.
Dr Rajeev Dixit, chief medical superintendent, said, "Our ICU services are stalled as of now, but we are planning on starting a temporary ICU and OT for major surgeries on the first floor for the time being." He further added that the temporary facility would have space for only five beds, compared to the earlier ICU capacity of 10-15 beds.
The hospital fire, which originated on the second floor, caused significant structural damage. Dr AS Tripathi, medical superintendent, said that engineers from the directorate of medical health and family welfare are currently preparing a renovation estimate. No specific timeline for the completion of repairs has been shared....
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