Shortage of ICU beds at SCB leaves critically ill patients to their fate

INADEQUATE intensive care units (ICUs) at SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCB MCH) are severely affecting the treatment of critically ill patients.

- ARABINDA PANDA @Cuttack

Securing an ICU bed is said to be nearly impossible without the recommendation of influential persons such as senior government officials, MLAs, MPs, or personal connections with hospital authorities. As a result, critically ill patients and accident victims in need of urgent ICU care are often left helpless, with many dying due to the lack of availability, sources said.