Chennai: Doctors at the Institute of Child Health (ICH), Eggore, have saved a child aged two years after the iron stem penetrated his mouth and neck.
Alvin Anto, toddler from Chengalpet, fell into a construction hole in 10 feet when he played in front of his house on Monday night.
The hole, which is excavated to set the bah, is not closed and has an iron rod.
The half-inch stem pierced Anto as he was stuck in the hole.
Terrence Kevin, Anto’s brother, 5, told his mother, who was seeking help from a neighbor.
Even though neighbors helped in getting an ambulance (108 emergency services), the crew did not help much.
Fire and rescue services are called.
Anto’s father, Colanthai Yesu, called a welder to cut the bottom of the stem.
“We covered his face with a wet cloth so the welding process did not cause damage,” he said.
While they cut the stem, Anto, which bleed, stretched in pain.
He rushed to Chengalpet Government Medical College.
Hospital, where first aid is given.
The doctor there referred him to Ich for surgery.
Data of the anirudhan and anesthetic data of Srinivasan has three problems before proceeding with surgery – they do not have access to the airway, bleeding, and body position.
Anto can not put in a supine position (facing facing up) in the surgical table.
Because the stem 59 cm stuck in his mouth, the doctor cannot articulate (add the tube through the mouth or nose) he is to give anesthesia before surgery.
The doctor then sought Help R Velmurugan, Professor and Head, Pediatric Surgery Department.
After serving the patient, he took off the stick and repaired the injury on the floor of the mouth, neck and then reconstructed the tongue in the next 45 minutes.
Speck, Director of ICH, said, “Fortunately, the stick does not damage the spinal cord, neck or vital nerve.” We can keep the breath.
The child is stored in ventilation for one day and can now eat and speak correctly.
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