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3 special units for Manipal Hospital

By Our Staff Reporter

BANGALORE Oct. 9. The Manipal Institute of Neurological Disorders (MIND), a division of Manipal Hospital here, on Wednesday launched the stroke unit, neuro-trauma unit, and neuro-rehabilitation unit to provide comprehensive services for various neurological emergencies.

The three dedicated units were inaugurated by the Governor, T.N. Chaturvedi, at the hospital premises. He lauded the institution for providing quality health care to its patients.

Speaking on the occasion, N.K. Venkataramana, Director, MIND, said "cerebrovascular accidents" (stroke), which could be called "brain attacks", and road traffic accidents were becoming increasingly common. They were among the most common causes for death, he added.

He said reduction in nutritional and oxygen requirements of the brain might result in neurological dysfunction, which might be irreversible. It occurred when there was a block in the blood vessel. "Ischemia", or rupture of a blood vessel, caused haemorrhage and permanent disability, he added.

The stroke unit was aimed at providing treatment to patients and minimising the threat of permanent damage. Under the concept, it was also intended to create awareness about "brain attacks" and highlight the need for immediate treatment when a stroke occurred. The neuro-trauma unit will provide emergency care to patients with head and spinal injuries through timely intervention. Since management of stroke and neuro-trauma requires teamwork, support services will be provided by various departments.

The neuro-rehabilitation unit will look after early mobilisation and restoration of functional abilities. It will provide physiotherapy, gait therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy.

The hospital is holding an exhibition on "brain attacks'' to create awareness.

The exhibition is on till October 12.

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