Kerala: Toddler dies after anaesthesia for lip cut; doctor booked for negligence
A toddler died in Kerala following the administration of anaesthesia for a minor lip injury, leading to a police case against the attending doctor. The hospital has denied allegations of negligence, while the incident has sparked local protests.
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Highlights critical concerns regarding medical safety and accountability in private healthcare facilities.
KANNUR: An anaesthetist at aprivate hospital in Payyannur, Kannur, was booked on charge of negligence after a one-and-ahalf-year-old died following administration of anaesthesia.Payyannur police registered the case against Dr Anjali Poduval of Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH) in Payyannur, based on a complaint lodged by the child’s relatives.The toddler, Devansh Shouria from Eramam, had sustained lip injury after falling while playing last Sunday.
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