Ranchi’s RIMS Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Repair Delays, Impacting Critical Care

Ranchi’s Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (Rims) is facing a critical shortage of ventilators, with 50 out of 200 devices awaiting repair. Several departments are struggling with inadequate life-support facilities, leading to difficult situations for critical patients needing ventilator support. The hospital has initiated procurement of 75 new ventilators to address the crisis.