Investigation launched after 18-month-old dies at SKIMS Soura
Negligence Alleged as Baby Dies in Haveri District Government Hospital
Srinagar: Following the death of an 18-month-old infant at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura, authorities have launched an investigation into alleged medical negligence by hospital staff. The investigation was prompted after the child’s mother shared a detailed account of the incident on social media, highlighting serious lapses in care.
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She also wrote that when the child became restless, they informed the doctor, who reassured them that the baby would be fine. However, the infant’s condition deteriorated. They noticed his lips turning blue, and an oxygen check revealed levels had dropped to 64. A senior doctor eventually arrived and directed the child to the NICU, where it was confirmed that his oxygen levels were not reaching the brain. Within 20 minutes, the child was declared dead.
The SKIMS administration assured that justice will be delivered and that strict action will be taken if anyone is found guilty. “There is zero tolerance for any casual or negligent approach by doctors, nursing staff, or paramedical personnel while dealing with patients,” the Medical Superintendent emphasized, reports Greater Kashmir.
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