62-year-old woman battling diabetes and respiratory failure gets life-saving ICU treatment under Chief Minister’s Health Scheme
Sangrur: A 62-year-old woman from Punjab’s Sangrur district narrowly survived a life-threatening medical emergency after timely treatment under the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme helped doctors begin critical ICU care without delay.
Bhoor Kaur, who had reportedly been suffering from diabetes and hypertension for nearly 15 years, was rushed to a private hospital in Sunam after her blood sugar level dangerously spiked to nearly 550 mg/dL, placing her in an extremely critical condition.
Family members said the sudden medical collapse left them terrified and struggling to understand what was happening.
“We were only praying and running from one place to another,” recalled her daughter-in-law Paramjit while describing the tense moments before Bhoor Kaur was admitted to the hospital.
Chief Minister Health Scheme Helped Start Immediate ICU Treatment
Doctors at Kashmiri Heart Care Centre said the patient was brought in with diabetic ketoacidosis, acute respiratory failure, severe infection and dangerous metabolic imbalance.
Clinical Cardiologist and Managing Director Anshuman Phul described the situation as extremely critical.
“Bhoor Kaur was brought to the hospital in a very serious condition. Her oxygen levels were dropping continuously, her heart was unstable, and her body had entered a dangerous metabolic state,” Phul stated.
Doctors said the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme played a major role in ensuring that treatment began immediately without financial delay.
According to Phul, emergency cases involving diabetic ketoacidosis and respiratory failure require rapid intervention because even minor delays can become fatal.
“Since the patient was covered under the scheme, ICU and emergency treatment started immediately. There was no financial waiting period or administrative delay. In such critical situations, time itself becomes life,” he said.
Doctors Fought Multiple Health Complications Inside ICU
Medical teams simultaneously treated Bhoor Kaur’s respiratory complications, severe infection and unstable sugar levels inside the intensive care unit.
For several hours, doctors focused entirely on stabilising her condition while family members waited anxiously outside the ICU.
Hospital officials said the first signs of recovery appeared on the third day when her oxygen levels gradually improved and infection markers began to reduce. Doctors later confirmed that Bhoor Kaur regained consciousness, marking a major turning point in her recovery.
“That was the first real moment of relief. We realised she was slowly returning from the brink of death,” Dr. Phul added.
Punjab Woman Calls Health Card Her Second Life
Now recovering steadily, Bhoor Kaur expressed gratitude towards doctors and the government health scheme that helped save her life during the emergency.
“I know my condition was extremely serious. I am alive today because of the health card and the doctors who treated me,” she said softly.
Doctors said the case highlights the importance of accessible emergency healthcare support for patients suffering from chronic illnesses such as diabetes and hypertension.
Health experts also noted that uncontrolled diabetes can rapidly trigger organ failure, infections and breathing complications if treatment is delayed.
For Bhoor Kaur and her family, the Chief Minister’s Health Scheme became more than a financial support programme. It became the reason she survived one of the most critical moments of her life.
