Infant Dies After Falling From Phototherapy Bed In Guwahati Hospital
A 15 -day baby, who was accepted to the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) for the treatment of jaundice, died on Monday after a phototherapy bed.
Born in Smita Deka from Noonmati, the baby was among more than 21 newborn in Nicu. GMCH Director According to Achyut Chandra Baishya, the staff discovered that two babies have fallen in the morning. One was found from a phototherapy bed and could not be revived despite the immediate medical intervention.
“The baby was delivered 15 days ago and was under phototherapy for jaundice. Around 5:30, a mother reported that the baby had fallen. We immediately tried to revive the baby, but we could not save it. A senior investigation committee was created, Dr Dr Baishya said.
Stating that GMCH gives more than 700 babies every month, he emphasized the rareness of such an event. The hospital provided a comprehensive investigation to mourning parents. An eyewitness told reporters that neglect at night could lead to a tragedy: ım I heard that a baby was hung from bed. Doctors should be more careful. ” Authorities, strict action will follow the findings of the investigation, he said.
