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Aligarh: In a recent step towards enhancing emergency medical services, the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (JNMC) at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has launched the ‘Code Blue’ Emergency Response System at its Trauma Centre. The initiative was inaugurated by Prof. M. Mohsin Khan, Pro-Vice Chancellor, alongside Prof. Habib Raza, Principal and CMS, in the presence of senior faculty members and hospital staff. The ‘Code Blue’ protocol is a rapid response mechanism designed to provide immediate medical attention during critical emergencies, such as cardiac or respiratory arrest. When activated, a trained resuscitation team of doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff rushes to the patient with essential life-saving equipment, including defibrillators, oxygen systems, and emergency medications, to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other urgent procedures. At the inauguration, Prof. M. Mohsin Khan emphasized that the introduction of the Code Blue system will ensure timely and effective care for critically ill patients. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to improving healthcare services and stressed that patients and their attendants must receive all necessary support and amenities.Also Read:ICMR funds Rs 2.25 crore to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital for cancer research projectSpeaking to the India Education Diary, Prof. Habib Raza, Principal and CMS, stated that the new system will significantly improve communication, coordination, and response speed in life-threatening situations. “Our teams are trained to act within seconds — every moment counts when a patient’s heart or breathing stops,” he remarked.According to the news reports, Dr. Shahna Ali, from the Department of Anaesthesiology, along with her team, demonstrated the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for Code Blue activation, ensuring that all staff are familiar with the procedure. Additionally, an amplifier-based announcement system has also been installed in the triage area, enabling real-time coordination between the Casualty Medical Officer and the Help Desk. This upgrade is expected to reduce response times and enhance overall operational efficiency. To maintain readiness, the hospital will conduct regular mock drills and hands-on training sessions for staff. This initiative reflects AMU’s commitment to patient safety, emergency preparedness, and high-quality healthcare, emphasizing swift medical intervention to save lives.Also Read:Firing incident at Aligarh Muslim University's medical collegeThe ceremony was attended by Prof. S. Amjad Ali Rizvi (MS), Dr. M. Saquib (DMS Trauma), Prof. M. Wasim Ali (Proctor), Prof. Mohammad Shameem, Prof. Hammad Usmani, Prof. Khawaja Zafar Saifullah, Prof. Fazlur Rehman, Dr. Naresh Kumar Sharma, Dr. Sajjad Husain, and other senior faculty members and staff, reports the India Education Diary.
