Srinagar| July,22 : SK Institute of Medical sciences (SKIMS) Srinagar on Friday held Telemedicine session with Baltal Base hospital and Panjtarni hospital.
According to a statement issued from SKIMS Srinagar from SKIMS Prof. Parvaiz Koul Director SKIMS a, Prof Farooq A Jan Medical Superintendent SKIMS and Farooq Ahmad Wani Superintending Engineer IT participated and from Baltal Base Hospital doctors participated included Dr. Syed Zahid (RMO), Dr. Showkat Ahmad ( Surgeon) ,Dr.Aleem Orthopaedic Surgeon ( B&J Hospital) ,Dr. Vikram Surgeon (AIIMS) and Dr. Mehboob Ali ( Medical Officer). From Panjtarni Dr. Mehraj Trumboo I/C camp participated.
Director SKIMS discussed patient care management with doctors especially with reference to High Altitude Pulmonary Edema, Respiratory tract infections, acute Cardiac Events etc. Director lauded the work which was being rendered by medical professionals in this difficult terrain and extended all possible support to the team
