Salem , 11th
Feb 2025
: Kauvery Hospital, Salem, part of a leading multi-specialty healthcare chain
in Tamil Nadu, successfully treated an 11-year-old paediatric patient with
multiple organ failure caused by Dengue fever.
An
11-year-old fifth grader, studying in a government school Suffered from Dengue
Fever, treated it outside hospital for 3days, brought to Salem Kauvery hospital
in critical care condition with multiple organ failure namely liver, lungs,
heart, kidney and blood clotting system. At the time of admission child was on
ventilator and Inotrope Support. The
child’s Condition was very critical, and the chances of her survival were very
low.
During
this period, the child's heartbeat stopped twice and was successfully revived
each time. In the first 7 days, her liver, kidneys, and blood clotting system
were stabilized with expert advice from a nephrologist, gastroenterologist, and
haematologist. Despite this, her lungs and heart remained in a state of
failure, so she continued on ventilator support and blood pressure medication
for an additional 2 weeks. After 21 days of intensive care treatment, the child
was successfully weaned off the ventilator.
However,
even after that, the child's heart and lungs were weak, and so she given treatment
with medication and physiotherapy for further 1month. The child is now doing
well, with no Residual organ damage and she has started going to school.
Speaking
of this, Dr. Mohammad Fazil, neonatologist and consultant paediatrician,
said "Usually dengue fever affects 1-2 organs, and the patient mortality
rate is high. However, in this child, who suffered multiple organ damage (5
organs) with very faint chances of survival, we are very happy that we were
able to not only save the child but also help her lead a healthy life again. I
wish to acknowledge and appreciate the dedication and commitment shown by the
specialist medical consultants from Nephrologist, Gastroenterologist, Cardiology,
and Pulmonary departments as well as the ICU Doctors, who were involved in this
mission.”
Mr. Selvam,
facility director of Salem Kauvery hospital appreciated Dr. Mohammed Fazil and the team of specialist doctors and
nurses for their perseverance and commitment to patient health, which
establishes Kauvery Hospitals as a centre of medical excellence among the public.