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KGMU's 24/7 Platelet Service Tackles Dengue Surge
25 Oct
Summary
- KGMU now processes platelets overnight to meet dengue patient demands.
- Hospital supplied 1,260 platelet units last week due to rising needs.
- City reported 22 new dengue cases on Saturday, total 622 this year.
King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow has implemented an around-the-clock platelet processing schedule to combat the increasing need for platelets among dengue patients. The blood bank will now process donations received after 5 PM throughout the night, enhancing availability for those requiring transfusions outside typical working hours.
In the past week, KGMU provided 1,260 units of platelets. Health officials emphasize that platelet transfusions are not universally required for dengue patients; doctors assess the necessity based on clinical indicators like bleeding. The city reported 22 new dengue cases on Saturday, contributing to a cumulative total of 622 cases this year, with September alone accounting for nearly 300 cases.
Chief Medical Officer Dr. NB Singh advised individuals experiencing fever to seek testing and medical attention, noting that government hospitals offer free dengue testing and treatment. He also urged residents to take preventative measures by eliminating standing water around their homes to curb mosquito breeding, the primary vector for the disease.
