18 month old innocent dies after anesthesia in Kerala, family members allege medical negligence

from Kerala transgender A painful case has come to light from the district, where after being given anesthesia during the treatment of a minor injury on the lip, 18 month old innocent Devansh Shaurya Died. After the incident, the family members have accused the doctor of medical negligence. On the basis of the complaint, the police have registered a case against the concerned doctor and started investigation.

Devansh Shaurya, resident of Eramam-Kuttur area T. Suraj and Vijisha He was the only son of. It was told that 5th July His lip was injured when he fell while playing outside the house.

condition worsened during treatment

After the incident the family took the first child Mathamangalam Primary Health Center Took, where first aid was given. for better treatment later Baby Memorial Hospital, Payyanur Was admitted.

In the hospital, the child was given anesthesia to stitch his lips. It is alleged that the child became unconscious shortly after giving anesthesia. In view of his serious condition he was immediately Baby Memorial Hospital, Kannur Referred, where around Friday night at 9 o’clock He died.

Family members accused of medical negligence

After the death of the child, the family consulted the doctor Anjali Poduval Accused of medical negligence. On the basis of complaint the police Section 125 of the Indian Judicial Code (BNS) A case has been registered under IPC, which relates to endangering the life or personal safety of any person.

The police are investigating the entire matter and all the medical documents including the treatment process are being examined.

The hospital denied the allegations

Baby Memorial Hospital rejects allegations of medical negligence, saying immediately after giving anesthesia to the baby sudden cardiac arrest Had come.

According to the hospital, the child was immediately put on ventilator support and sent to a hospital in Kannur for better treatment. The hospital says such complications can occur in rare cases after anesthesia and all accepted medical protocols were followed during the treatment.

The hospital also claimed that the doctors made every possible effort to save the child’s life, but despite all efforts, he could not be saved.

investigation ongoing

At present the police is investigating the matter in detail. Based on the post-mortem report, medical records and experts’ opinion, it will be decided whether the child died due to a general medical complication or there was some kind of negligence in the treatment. Further legal action will be taken only after the investigation is completed.