New Delhi: The response to the terror attack in the heart of the capital on Monday evening was swift and resolute inside the emergency wards and ICUs of Delhi govt’s Lok Nayak (LNJP) Hospital. More than 50 doctors and others have been working without pause since Monday night, battling to save lives.Amputations had to be carried out, and crush injuries to wounds caused by shrapnel and pellets, broken bones and eardrums ruptured due to intense shockwaves dealt with round the clock by the dedicated team. Hospital officials said around 25 patients are currently under their care with no one sent to other facilities so far.The hospital’s 70-bed disaster ward, created for emergencies of this scale, was activated within minutes of the first casualties arriving. “As soon as the blast victims started coming in, the disaster ward was opened. All departments were alerted and over 50 doctors from orthopaedics, burns and plastic, neurosurgery, general surgery, casualty and ICU began treating them,” an official said.Doctors said at least four blast victims suffered pneumothorax — a condition in which air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall, causing the lungs to collapse — after being hit by the explosion’s shockwave. They were treated with intercostal (between the ribs) drainage tubes to remove the trapped air and help the lungs expand again. Several others were being treated by ENT specialists for eardrum rupture.Officials said overall eight patients are critical. “At the burns centre, four patients have minor injuries while three with severe burns are in a critical condition. Another three with head and other major injuries are under neurosurgical care,” said a senior doctor.While the numbers could not be officially corroborated, sources said some victims lost limbs — including legs and fingers — in the blast. At least one patient is reported to have undergone a major amputation.Seven patients also suffered injuries caused by fragments of glass and automobile debris. “Due to the varied nature of injuries — from burns and crush wounds to head trauma — the patients are being managed by multiple specialists,” the doctor added, clarifying that the burns were caused by flames and not chemicals.”As of now, the situation is under control. Those who have identified the bodies of people who died in the blast have been handed over the remains. The families of the other victims who are receiving treatment have been allowed to meet them,” another senior official said.About the AuthorKushagra DixitKushagra Dixit writes on environmental issues, wildlife conservation, climate change, agriculture, human rights, and scientific research. His investigative coverage encompasses river contamination with emphasis on the Yamuna, air pollution, urban waste and their collective effects on public wellbeing.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosMaha Gajraj Exercise: IAF Conducts Highway Landing Operations Near Barmer-Jalore Border12 Killed In Car Bomb Blast In Islamabad; PM Sharif Blames ‘India-Sponsored Terrorist Proxies”Hunt Down Every…’: Amit Shah Says Delhi Car Blast Culprits To Face ‘Full Wrath Of Agencies’Bihar Exit Polls 2025: Poll of Polls Show NDA Poised For Majority, MGB Trails, No Impact of JSP’Op Sindoor Taught Us…’: Army Chief Dwivedi On Role Of Modern Tech In Warfare At Cavalry Seminar‘We Love India’: Bhutan King Reaffirms Ties As PM Modi Unveils Connectivity, Energy BoostBangladesh Elections: Awami League, BNP Allege Lawlessness Under Yunus, Fear Violence In PollsIndia Tells UNSC To Enforce Zero-Tolerance On Terror Strictly Hours After Delhi Blast Kills Twelve’No Silver Medals In War’: CDS Chauhan Highlights India’s Technological Leap Amid Rising ThreatsLucknow Doctor Tasked By JeM To Form Women’s Terror Wing In India, Police Link To Delhi Blast Probe123PhotostoriesDirectors’ daughters shine as they carry forward a legacy of talent3 popular breakfasts you should stop giving your kids and whyExclusive – Bigg Boss 19: From addressing his romantic link-up with Ashnoor Kaur, Pranit More evicting him to ex-wife’s cheating allegations on him: Abhishek Bajaj breaks silenceMantra You Should Chant According To Your Birth DateFunny parenting quotes every tired mom and dad will relate toFathers who feel deeply: Rare and underrated quotes about modern dadsThe gut repairs overnight: 6 bedtime drinks that helpHow to choose a perfectly ripe avocado every time from the clues present on its skin8 Bollywood actresses who swear by ghee every morning and whyTop trending gold chain designs of 2025123Hot PicksBihar Election CandidatesBihar Election ConstituenciesBihar Election 2025Gold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingWho is Brittany MillerSan Jose SharksStephen Curry WifeMichael Ray Richardson Net WorthMichael Willis Cause of DeathNHL Injury UpdateStephen CurryCandace OwensMichael Duarte Cause of DeathNico Harrison
New Delhi: The response to the terror attack in the heart of the capital on Monday evening was swift and resolute inside the emergency wards and ICUs of Delhi govt’s Lok Nayak (LNJP) Hospital. More than 50 doctors and others have been working without pause since Monday night, battling to save lives.Amputations had to be carried out, and crush injuries to wounds caused by shrapnel and pellets, broken bones and eardrums ruptured due to intense shockwaves dealt with round the clock by the dedicated team. Hospital officials said around 25 patients are currently under their care with no one sent to other facilities so far.The hospital’s 70-bed disaster ward, created for emergencies of this scale, was activated within minutes of the first casualties arriving. “As soon as the blast victims started coming in, the disaster ward was opened. All departments were alerted and over 50 doctors from orthopaedics, burns and plastic, neurosurgery, general surgery, casualty and ICU began treating them,” an official said.Doctors said at least four blast victims suffered pneumothorax — a condition in which air leaks into the space between the lungs and chest wall, causing the lungs to collapse — after being hit by the explosion’s shockwave. They were treated with intercostal (between the ribs) drainage tubes to remove the trapped air and help the lungs expand again. Several others were being treated by ENT specialists for eardrum rupture.Officials said overall eight patients are critical. “At the burns centre, four patients have minor injuries while three with severe burns are in a critical condition. Another three with head and other major injuries are under neurosurgical care,” said a senior doctor.While the numbers could not be officially corroborated, sources said some victims lost limbs — including legs and fingers — in the blast. At least one patient is reported to have undergone a major amputation.Seven patients also suffered injuries caused by fragments of glass and automobile debris. “Due to the varied nature of injuries — from burns and crush wounds to head trauma — the patients are being managed by multiple specialists,” the doctor added, clarifying that the burns were caused by flames and not chemicals.“As of now, the situation is under control. Those who have identified the bodies of people who died in the blast have been handed over the remains. The families of the other victims who are receiving treatment have been allowed to meet them,” another senior official said.
