A newlywed doctor in Kerala briefly paused her wedding celebrations to provide first aid to two catering workers who fell ill during the ceremony, with a video of the incident later going viral on social media.
Dr Shirin Subair, a native of Panoor in Kannur, was attending her wedding to Dr Rijaz when two women from the catering team became unwell.
“These are basic steps to take, giving first aid and then getting them to a hospital,” Shirin said.
A video of the incident surfaced on social media and went viral, though India Today could not independently verify its authenticity.
Interestingly, Shirin’s husband, Dr Rijaz, is also pursuing postgraduate medical studies and is specialising in Orthopedics in Andhra Pradesh.
A newlywed doctor in Kerala briefly paused her wedding celebrations to provide first aid to two catering workers who fell ill during the ceremony, with a video of the incident later going viral on social media.
Dr Shirin Subair, a native of Panoor in Kannur, was attending her wedding to Dr Rijaz when two women from the catering team became unwell. One suffered a nosebleed, while the other complained of dizziness. Someone at the venue then called Shirin for help.
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“Everyone knew I was a doctor, so someone asked me to come and take a look. When I saw the situation, I just did what was needed,” Shirin told a TV channel on Friday.
Shirin, who is pursuing her first-year MD in Emergency Medicine at Valluvanad Hospital, Ottapalam, provided basic first aid to the women before they could be taken to hospital, if required.
For the woman with the nosebleed, Shirin advised her to lean forward and pinch the soft part of her nose firmly for 10 to 15 minutes while breathing through her mouth.
The second woman, who was feeling faint, was asked to lie down with her legs elevated.
“These are basic steps to take, giving first aid and then getting them to a hospital,” Shirin said. A video of the incident surfaced on social media and went viral, though India Today could not independently verify its authenticity.
While the video attracted widespread attention online, Shirin said she did not consider the incident extraordinary.
“It’s definitely not a big deal. If we see someone collapse or faint on the road, it’s in our subconscious mind to react. If it’s something we can do, we do it right there and then shift them to a hospital,” she said.
Shirin also stressed the importance of basic first-aid awareness among the public, particularly in emergencies where immediate medical assistance may not be available.
She highlighted the importance of early CPR, saying delays in providing first aid can significantly reduce a person’s chances of survival.
Shirin said she did not realise that someone was recording the incident and only became aware of the video after it began circulating widely online.
“I saw it; many people forwarded it to me. But I hadn’t noticed anyone recording a video at the time. It was simply our duty, nothing more,” she said.
Interestingly, Shirin’s husband, Dr Rijaz, is also pursuing postgraduate medical studies and is specialising in Orthopedics in Andhra Pradesh.
“Emergency specialists tend to have a quicker reflex to react to such situations,” Rijaz said.
The newlywed couple said the incident was a reminder that basic first-aid knowledge can help people respond quickly to medical emergencies, regardless of where they occur.
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