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Cardboard used as splint for fractured leg at Bihar Hospital, viral video sparks outrage
['Rumela De Sarkar', 'Written']
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He suffered a fracture in his leg and was taken to the hospital by local residents and relatives.
A video showing the patient lying on a hospital bed with the carton strapped to his leg went viral on social media, triggering criticism over the condition of emergency care at the facility.
Manjhaul Hospital in-charge Dr Abhinav Priyadarshi said the material was used only as an emergency measure.
Speaking to TOI, Begusarai civil surgeon Dr Ashok Kumar said he had taken note of the viral video and ordered an inquiry.
The inquiry will determine whether the hospital staff followed proper emergency procedures or whether there were lapses in patient care and available facilities.