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Kerala toddler dies after anaesthesia for cut lip injury
NDTV··11 Jul
An 18-month-old boy in Kannur died after losing consciousness under anaesthesia given for a cut lip wound, NDTV reported. Devansh Shaurya was treated at Baby Memorial Hospital in Payyannur on July 5 and later died on Friday night. Police registered a case against doctor Anjali Poduval; the hospital denied negligence and cited sudden cardiac arrest.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Anaesthesia for minor paediatric procedures carries rare but serious risks.
- Families can seek police action alleging medical negligence.
- Hospitals may cite protocol compliance while probes continue.
What's Happening
- Devansh Shaurya died after anaesthesia for a lip cut.
- Police registered a case against the treating doctor.
- The hospital denied negligence and cited cardiac arrest.
Case Status
- The child was 18 months old and from Kannur district.
- He was treated at Baby Memorial Hospital branches.
- Section 125 BNS covers endangering life or personal safety.
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