Patient Experience
A 72-year-old retired schoolteacher from rural Haryana with no previous medical history suffered a ruptured cerebral aneurysm while gardening. Dr. Solanki managed her complex neuroanaesthesia during emergency coiling, then guided her through 3 weeks of neurocritical care where she developed transient diabetes insipidus. She returned to teaching village children basic literacy six months later.
An 18-year-old competitive gymnast from an affluent Delhi family sustained a C2 fracture during a training mishap. Dr. Solanki provided precision anaesthesia for her cervical fusion surgery and implemented novel neuroprotective strategies. Despite initial paralysis concerns, she regained full mobility and returned to competitive sports within 9 months.
A 45-year-old street food vendor with uncontrolled hypertension presented with intracerebral hemorrhage. Dr. Solanki managed his refractory intracranial pressure using advanced multimodal monitoring while navigating language barriers and limited family support. The vendor made a partial recovery, enough to run a small tea stall with his nephew's assistance.
A 7-year-old child from a remote tribal community with tuberculous meningitis developed hydrocephalus requiring VP shunt placement. Dr. Solanki adapted paediatric neuroanaesthesia protocols for the malnourished patient and coordinated with social workers for post-discharge nutrition support. The child returned to school with minor cognitive delays.
A 33-year pregnant software engineer at 32 weeks gestation developed eclampsia with status epilepticus. Dr. Solanki balanced maternal neuroprotection with fetal considerations during emergency Caesarean section and subsequent neurocritical care. Both mother and premature infant survived, though the mother required long-term antiepileptic therapy.
A 58-year-old illiterate construction worker from Bihar with undiagnosed sleep apnea suffered anoxic brain injury after cardiac arrest. Dr. Solanki implemented targeted temperature management and faced ethical challenges with limited advanced directive documentation. The patient regained consciousness but required permanent residential care.
A 29-year-old British backpacker developed cerebral venous thrombosis after long-haul flight. Dr. Solanki managed her anticoagulation in neuro ICU while coordinating with international insurance and distant family. She returned to the UK with mild residual headache but intact neurological function.
A 81-year-old retired judge with Parkinson's disease and dementia required deep brain stimulation surgery. Dr. Solanki conducted the complex awake craniotomy anaesthesia, adapting techniques for the patient's cognitive fluctuations. The procedure significantly improved his tremor but family noted accelerated cognitive decline post-operatively.
A 12-year-old boy from an urban slum presented with traumatic brain injury after falling from a rooftop. Dr. Solanki managed his cerebral edema while working around nutritional deficiencies and parasitic infections. The child recovered with minor executive function deficits but could no longer attend school regularly due to family financial constraints.
A 41-year-old classical dancer developed Guillain-Barré syndrome following viral gastroenteritis. Dr. Solanki managed her progressive respiratory failure requiring tracheostomy, then coordinated a multidisciplinary rehabilitation program. She returned to modified dance instruction 18 months later, specializing in adaptive dance forms.
A 67-year-old retired army colonel with multiple comorbidities suffered massive ischemic stroke. Dr. Solanki led the neurocritical care team through thrombectomy decisions while managing the family's unrealistic expectations. The patient survived with significant right-sided paralysis but developed deep vein thrombosis during extended recovery.
A 23-year-old medical student attempted suicide via drug overdose resulting in hypoxic brain injury. Dr. Solanki balanced neurological prognosis with psychiatric considerations while navigating medical community connections. The student survived with moderate memory impairment but switched career paths to medical writing.
A 52-year-old nun from Kerala developed autoimmune encephalitis with profound psychiatric symptoms. Dr. Solanki managed her prolonged ICU stay during immunotherapy while respecting religious dietary restrictions and meditation practices. She returned to her convent with residual memory gaps but deepened spiritual commitment.
A 34-year-old Afghan refugee with post-traumatic stress disorder developed refractory status epilepticus. Dr. Solanki managed her pentobarbital coma while coordinating with immigration authorities and trauma-informed interpreters. She achieved seizure freedom but required permanent asylum due to inability to travel.
A 61-year-old corporate CEO with metastatic lung cancer developed carcinomatous meningitis. Dr. Solanki provided palliative neurocritical care focusing on comfort during intrathecal chemotherapy, navigating complex end-of-life decisions with the patient's estranged family. The patient died peacefully with documented spiritual reconciliation.