The incident occurred on January 24 aboard a SCAT airline flight from Astana to Moscow.
“During the flight, 85-year-old Viktor Karpin, who was traveling with his grandson, experienced a sudden decline in health. The flight attendants noticed the passenger's condition and called for medical assistance via the intercom. A graduate of the Medical University of Astana and an otoneurologist, Karlygash Bakirova, immediately responded to the call for help,” — reported the press service of the Ministry of Health.
The patient was suffering from hypertension. Upon examination by the doctor, it was determined that his blood pressure had critically dropped, and his pulse was undetectable.
“The situation required immediate action. Karlygash Bakirova performed resuscitation measures, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This helped to temporarily stabilize the patient’s condition. The doctor also insisted on an emergency landing, and the crew decided to land at the nearest airport in Ufa,” — stated the Ministry of Health.
Upon arrival, the patient was handed over to medical personnel, and later his condition stabilized. Karlygash Bakirova continued to stay in touch with the passenger’s grandson, who confirmed the positive progress and the professionalism of the doctors.
This is the second case in a month where a graduate of the Medical University of Astana has saved a life in an emergency situation on a plane. Previously, an intern from this university, Dinmukhamed Bekturganov, performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and saved a passenger on the “Kyzylorda-Astana” flight.