Cooling Turban: Dr. Harinder Singh Bedi’s medical device turns out to be lifesaver for patients

Hyderabad: In a medical account distinguished by innovation, Cooling Turban has emerged as a lifesaver.

This innovative device, designed by Dr. Harinder Singh Bedi, has played a pivotal role in a surgical procedure that saved a patient from the brink of a devastating stroke.

The patient, a 65-year-old lawyer from Toronto, had encountered recurrent brain strokes, necessitating a life-saving surgical intervention known as Carotid End Arterectomy (CEA).

Faced with extended waiting times for the procedure in Canada, he turned to an alternative path, following the recommendation of a Canadian friend who had previously benefited from the expertise of Dr. Bedi during bypass surgery at Escorts Delhi.

Dr. Harinder Singh Bedi, Director of Cardio Vascular Sciences at Park Hospital Mohali, had encountered similar cases in his career, including transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) during his tenure at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney and later at Fortis Heart Mohali, where he was the first cardiac surgeon for the entire group.

The patient's case was particularly precarious, with a significant blockage in the artery supplying blood to the brain, leading to the constant formation of clots. This made him highly susceptible to a debilitating and potentially fatal stroke at any moment.

Dr. Bedi and his team embarked on the challenging Carotid End Arterectomy (CEA) surgery. This procedure involves exposing the blocked brain artery, carefully eliminating the obstruction, and repairing the artery using a patch. However, this surgery carries a stroke risk in itself, as the artery must be temporarily clamped for repair.

Enter the game-changing Cooling Turban, an innovative device designed by Dr. Bedi himself, and validated by both national and international experts. This ingenious apparatus connects to a heart-lung machine, circulating chilled water at 4 degrees Celsius to cool the brain during the surgery, effectively averting potential damage.

The patient made a complete recovery and is now on his way back to Canada. Dr. Bedi emphasized that patients at risk of stroke can now safely undergo surgery with excellent results, thanks to this pioneering approach and the remarkable Cooling Turban that made it possible.

This medical breakthrough demonstrates the impact of innovative medical devices and the commitment of medical professionals like Dr. Bedi to improving patient outcomes. Cooling Turban, with its ability to mitigate stroke risks in complex surgeries, stands as a testament to the power of innovation in the field of medicine.