Livasa Hospital Khanna docs dwell on winter related medical emergencies

Khanna, January 19, 2026: While highlighting the critical role of early symptom recognition, swift medical response, and coordinated emergency care in saving lives in winter induced brain strokes, cardiac emergencies, trauma cases, and fog-related road accidents, the doctors at Livasa Hospital Khanna stressed upon the need to get timely medical treatment.

Talking to media during a press conference at Livasa Khanna on Monday, the doctors explained that low temperatures trigger blood vessel constriction, elevate blood pressure, increase blood viscosity, and raise clotting tendencies, significantly heightening the risk of strokes and heart attacks, particularly among vulnerable individuals. Simultaneously, dense fog and reduced visibility during winter months contribute to a surge in road traffic accidents, leading to serious injuries such as fractures, head trauma, and polytrauma, where timely, multidisciplinary emergency intervention can be lifesaving, doctors said.

Dr. Rajveer Garg, principal consultant neurosurgery spoke about the management of head injuries, brain hemorrhage, and neuro-trauma, stressing that early imaging and timely neurosurgical intervention are critical to preventing permanent neurological damage.

Dr. Gagandeep Singh, senior consultant– interventional cardiology explained how cold weather increases cardiac workload, urging immediate medical attention for chest pain, breathlessness, or unexplained fatigue.

Educated on early warning signs of stroke, Dr. Nitika Mahajan neurologist said that signs like sudden weakness, speech difficulty, facial drooping, and severe headache, emphasizing the importance of reaching the hospital within the golden hour for life-saving treatment.

Dr. Sandeep Singh consultant–orthopaedics & joint replacement highlighted the rise in fractures and polytrauma due to fog-related collisions, underlining the need for rapid immobilization and surgical intervention.

Dr. Manisha Aggarwal consultant general & laparoscopic surgery spoke about preparedness in managing abdominal trauma, internal injuries, and emergency surgical cases.

Dr. Rohit Kansal consultant internal medicine-critical care & anaesthesiology, highlighted the role of critical care support, airway management, and intensive monitoring in stabilizing emergency patients.

Dr. Mohammad Shoaib consultant critical care unit emphasized the role of rapid triage, ICU preparedness, and multidisciplinary coordination in stabilizing critically ill emergency patients during winter.