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A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from a middle-class Delhi neighborhood presented with sudden confusion and left-sided weakness after gardening. Dr. Chhabra recognized an acute ischemic stroke and immediately initiated thrombolysis. The patient's daughter, a nurse, provided crucial medical history. After 48 hours in the neuro-ICU, the patient showed remarkable improvement in motor function and was discharged to rehabilitation after one week.
An 8-year-old street vendor's assistant was brought in after being struck by a cycle rickshaw, presenting with abdominal pain and tachycardia. Dr. Chhabra identified internal bleeding through focused assessment with sonography (FAST) and arranged emergency surgery. The child, who had no family present, recovered fully after three weeks in hospital with support from social services.
A 28-year pregnant software engineer at 32 weeks gestation arrived with severe preeclampsia symptoms. Dr. Chhabra coordinated with obstetrics for an emergency C-section while managing her hypertensive crisis. The mother stabilized within 48 hours, and the premature infant was transferred to NICU. Both were discharged healthy after two weeks.
A 45-year-old construction worker fell from scaffolding and arrived with an open femoral fracture and hypovolemic shock. Dr. Chhabra led the trauma team through massive transfusion protocol and emergency external fixation. The patient required multiple surgeries but regained ambulation after six months of rehabilitation.
An 18-year-old college student was found unconscious at a party with suspected drug overdose. Dr. Chhabra identified it as a case of synthetic cannabinoid toxicity and administered targeted antidotes. The patient awoke within hours and was discharged after psychiatric evaluation the next day with substance abuse counseling arranged.
A 60-year-old homeless man presented with frostbite and hypothermia during an unusual Delhi cold wave. Dr. Chhabra managed gradual rewarming and tissue salvage procedures. Social workers helped secure temporary housing, and the patient was discharged after three days with arranged follow-up care.
A 33-year-old professional dancer arrived with acute compartment syndrome after an intense performance. Dr. Chhabra performed emergency fasciotomy, preserving limb function. The patient returned to limited dancing after three months of physical therapy.
A 55-year-old heart transplant recipient presented with fever and confusion. Dr. Chhabra suspected sepsis and initiated broad-spectrum antibiotics while coordinating with the transplant team. The patient responded well to treatment and was discharged after ten days with adjusted immunosuppression regimen.
A 7-year-old boy from an affluent family was brought in after swallowing a button battery. Dr. Chhabra arranged immediate endoscopic removal, preventing esophageal damage. The child was observed overnight and discharged with no complications.
A 40-year-old woman with rare autoimmune disorder arrived in adrenal crisis. Dr. Chhabra recognized the condition from her medical alert bracelet and administered stress-dose steroids. She stabilized within hours and was discharged after two days with endocrinology follow-up.
An 80-year-old dementia patient was found dehydrated and malnourished by neighbors. Dr. Chhabra managed fluid resuscitation while social services located her estranged son. After one week of nutritional support, she was transferred to a long-term care facility.
A 25-year-old research scientist presented with acute radiation burns after a laboratory accident. Dr. Chhabra coordinated with national radiation emergency protocols and specialized burn care. The patient required skin grafts but returned to work with modified duties after three months.
A 50-year-old taxi driver arrived with chest pain that Dr. Chhabra identified as spontaneous pneumothorax. He performed emergency needle decompression followed by chest tube insertion. The patient was discharged after four days with full lung re-expansion.
A 12-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes was brought in with severe DKA by her single father. Dr. Chhabra managed the metabolic crisis while diabetes educators worked with the family. They were discharged after three days with improved diabetes management skills.