New Delhi: A baby in his age, which was found covid-positive five days ago, was removed from the hospital on Friday.
The doctor at Moolchand Hospital, where the baby admitted, said he came to them with complaints of excessive trouble and decreased feed.
On the examination, they found that babies had fever and ear infections, so it was decided to admit it.
Dr.
Preeti Chadda, Consultant, Department of Neonatology and Pediatrics at the hospital, said according to their pre-acceptance policy, the antigen test was quickly done and it came covid-positive.
“The baby was accepted at Covid Isolation NICU and was supported by intravenous fluids and antibiotics for ear infections.
Monitoring lid was carried out for four days.
Finally, when his condition improved, we decided to release it,” he added.
The hospital has seen 3-5 small babies in the past two weeks that have Covid-19.
“Because they present mild symptoms, we suggest home insulation.
Inpatient is not needed unless the baby has a medical condition that is underlying,” explained Chadda.
In the past two weeks, Covid-19 cases among children have increased significantly.
However, it requires a little inpatient.
Limited data from India suggested 40-60% of children who were hospitalized with Covid had comorbidity, said aIims doctor.
Data on 37 Covid deaths that occurred in government hospitals in Delhi between January 9 and 12 also suggested the same thing.
It shows that seven of 37 died less than 18 years and three have not celebrated their first birthday.
Most of these children suffer from comorbidity, such as thalassemia and congenital heart disease.
Dr.
Anamika Dubey, a senior consultant at Madhukar Rainbow Children Hospital, said very few children suffered from Covid-19 needed reception.
“We have 10-12 reception in Pediatri since 1.
Most are hospitalized because of nutritional and dehydration intake caused by fever,” he added.
The doctor said close watch is needed for timely detection of multi-system inflammatory syndrome.
Most children suffer from fever, sore throat, dodge the nose and cough because Covid-19.
The very small percentage of children develops pneumonia, fast breathing and low oxygen saturation levels.
It is important to be careful for warning signs, such as difficulty breathing, rapid breathing or superficial, blue or face lips, chest pain or pressure or inability to arouse or not interact when waking up, in children suffering from minor disease to medium.
Such patients may need immediate medical attention.