Watch: Lab attendant performs ECG on patient after learning from YouTube tutorial, Netizens shocked
by Sunita · KalingaTVNow-a-days, internet has become the almighty of knowledge as we sought answer to all-type of questions online. This have become a habit for people. People even go as far to try performing medical procedure without any prior knowledge after watching some videos online. In such a case, a video of a lab attendant performing an ECG (electrocardiogram) scan on a patient after watching a YouTube tutorial has gone viral. The incident took place at Satellite hospital in Paota of Rajasthan’s Jodhpur.
The video showed the attendant performing ECG on the patient while watching the YouTube tutorial on his phone at the Satellite Hospital in Paota.
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According to reports, the family members of the patient requested for a doctor or qualified staff. But, the hospital ignored their pleas and let the lab attendant perform the ECG. In the video, the the patient seems to point out that the man has no knowledge of the procedure. But, the man ignored him and watched YouTube tutorials in silence while the video of the incident was being recorded. Then he continued to performing the ECG. Moreover, the person filming the video alleged that the nursing staff is also involved.
The video has gone viral on the internet. The outraged netizens have demanded action against such shocking action of employees.
The attendant, meanwhile, admitted to not knowing how to perform an ECG but explained that since no employees were on duty because of Diwali, he was compelled to attempt the procedure himself.
After the video went viral on social media, principal BS Jodha of the attached medical college said that the incident is under investigation. He confirmed that appropriate action will be taken against those responsible.