Released on: September 27, 2008, 4:29 am

Press Release Author: Moolchand Medcity

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Moolchand's Centre for Infectious DiseasesTM has set up a
special control room for dengue patients in view of the current dengue situation in
Delhi

Press Release Body: Moolchand Medcity, New Delhi, September 05, 2008

Moolchand's Centre for Infectious DiseasesTM has set up a special control room for
dengue patients in view of the current dengue situation in Delhi with already one
death reported yesterday. All facilities are available to handle dengue cases under
one roof at the hospital. Moolchand has been a recognized referral centre for
dengue cases in the past.

Giving the details of the control room, Dr. K K Aggarwal, Dean, Board of Medical
Education said that dengue screening facilities will be available everyday from 8 am
to 12 noon with free consultation. 24x7 platelet checking facilities will be
available at the hospital and reports will be provided to the patients on the spot.

Dr. K K Aggarwal added, “Any fever in this season is dengue unless proved otherwise.
No dispirin or brufen should be given as it can cause further lowering of platelet
counts. Unless the platelet count is less than 10,000 one should not worry.”

Machine platelet count should not be taken seriously as the count by the machine is
always lower than the actual count.

Do not panic, not all need admission. Indication for admission is remembered by the
formula of 20:

1. a rise in pulse by 20
2. a fall in BP by 20
3. difference between upper and lower BP of <20
4. Platelet count < 20000 with bleeding
5. >20 bleeding spots on tourniquet test

For free consultation, you can call at +91 99589 97292 or visit the Dengue Control
Room at Moolchand Medcity for checkup.

About Moolchand

As one of India’s foremost names in healthcare, Moolchand has been setting standards
for the past half century. Located in the heart of the capital, the plans are to
develop Moolchand Medcity as Asia’s largest single site multi specialty hospital
complex (6 specialties, 1000+ beds). We aspire to be your lifelong healthcare
partner by delivering your healthcare wishlist: superb physicians, cutting-edge
technology, compassionate care, integrity and affordable excellence.


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