Medical officers acquainted, trained on STEMI
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, October 04 2024: State Health Society, Manipur, in collaboration with 10BedICU and eGov Foundation organised a daylong training programme on ST-Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) management for medical officers from across the state on Friday.

The training conducted at the TeleICU Huh of Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) was organised under the National Programme for Prevention & Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) as part of the National Health Mission Manipur to enhance skills of medical professionals in providing emergency cardiac care, particularly for STEMI cases, which are a critical component of heart attack management.

The training conducted with 25 medical officers attending in person and 22 others joining virtually from district hospitals, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the state, focused on key aspects of STEMI, including diagnosis, management, and the latest treatment protocols to ensure that the participants were acquainted with cutting-edge knowledge and techniques for handling cardiac emergencies.

JNIMS medical superintendent Dr Kh Lokeshwar, head of department of medicine professor Dr Rajendra Singh Thangjam, TeleICU nodal officer Prof Dr S Thoibahenba and health services, joint director and nodal officer for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Dr Y Premchandra were present on the occasion as members on the dais.

The training had JNIMS assistant professor of medicine Dr A lndrajit and associate professor of anaesthesiology Dr Rakesh Nongthombam as expert trainers, who enlightened the participants about the latest advancements in STEMI management.

A highlight of the event was a live tele-consultation of a STEMI case at a spoke hospital, facilitated by the CARE TeleICU software.

This real-time demonstration allowed participants to apply the theoretical knowledge in a practical setting, showcasing how technology can bridge gaps in healthcare delivery, particularly in remote areas.

This initiative is seen as a major milestone in strengthening cardiac care capabilities across the state's healthcare system.

STEMI, a life-threatening condition, requires rapid and accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The training also marks the ongoing success of the 'TeleICU project, which now connects to 16 tele-ICU spokes in 16 districts on the state, with JNIMS serving as the central hub.

The spoke hospitals involved in the project include district hospitals in Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Chandel, Senapati, Thoubal, Ukhrul and Jirbam, as well as Kakching, Kangpokpi, Sekmai, Nungba, Kamjong and Parbung CHCs, along with Moreh Sub-District Hospital.

This extensive telemedicine network ensures that critical healthcare services, including cardiac care, are accessible even in remote regions of the state.

As part of the initiative, free cardiac emergency drugs will be made available under the NCD programme, further enhancing the state s capacity to manage cardiac emergencies.

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