News Desk: Bokaro General Hospital (BGH) has strengthened its emergency medical services with the introduction of a modern “Rigid Bronchoscope” facility in its ENT Department, offering quick and safe treatment for patients suffering from airway blockage caused by foreign objects.
The advanced equipment is designed to remove coins, toy parts, seeds, and other objects accidentally lodged in the throat or windpipe — a life-threatening emergency commonly seen in children below five years of age. Adults, too, can become victims of such incidents.
Doctors at the hospital said airway obstruction can rapidly turn critical if not treated immediately. With the new facility now operational, specialists can safely extract trapped objects using a telescopic technique under general anesthesia, without the need for major surgery.
Hospital authorities said the lifesaving device will significantly improve emergency response in Bokaro and nearby regions, ensuring timely treatment for choking cases.
Doctors have also appealed to parents to remain cautious while children play with small objects and advised families not to panic during such emergencies, but to rush the patient immediately to the ENT Department of Bokaro General Hospital.
