Oxygen supply cut-off: 75-year-old patient dies after kin, doctors enter into brawl

At the same time, the security personnel present in the hospital tried to pacify the relatives who were creating a ruckus, but no one was ready to listen to them. Later, when the police came, the matter was calmed down. 

According to the relatives, they alleged that the doctors had removed the ventilator of their patient in anger, due to which his condition worsened and he died in no time. In addition, the patient's son alleged that the oxygen pipe was pulled by the doctors. He said they were shocked to see doctors removing the patient’s ventilator. When they objected to the same, a heated argument ensued, TOI reports.

When the kin reacted with anger, some doctors assaulted them and held them confined in a room, he alleged.

On the other hand, Dr Prateek Bagde, who was on duty during the uproar, lodged a report at Kampu police station. Denying the accusations, the doctor said that the patient's condition was already critical, about which the family was informed, however, the information angered them and they removed the oxygen pipe, which caused the patient to die.  

The report also alleges that the patient’s relatives damaged medical equipment, including ECG and BP machines, stethoscopes, and government documents.

The police have registered a case against the unknown relatives of the deceased based on the complaint of the doctor. An investigation into the case is underway.

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