CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR, APRIL 30   :     A 33-year-old patient with a history of ratol poisoning was successfully treated and brought to life at Medicover Hospital here recently by a team of doctors.

An important milestone has been reached. The comprehensive services available under one roof and collaborative efforts at Medicare hospitals were instrumental in achieving successful outcomes,says Senior Consultant in Internal Medicine Dr. Anand Deshmukh on Monday.

Interacting with mediapersons in the hospital, Dr. Deshmukh, along with team doctors, said that radol poisoning is known to have a high mortality rate of 95 percent, posing a major challenge to health care professionals. But the hospital’s commitment to excellence in patient care has proven to save a patient’s life through accurate diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment with timely plasmapheresis. The success of serious and complex cases is attributed to the skilled specialists and dedicated team at Medicover Hospital, he said.

Dr. Deshmukh’s extensive experience and expertise were instrumental in patient care.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Chetan Rathi helps manage the gastrointestinal effects of poisons and formulates an effective treatment plan based on the patient’s needs. Senior nephrologist Dr. Sachin Soni’s expertise in nephrology and plasmapheresis played a vital role in removing toxins from the patient’s bloodstream and restoring kidney function.

Intensive care unit specialist Dr. Rohini Pawar’s team provided diligent and specialized care.
While Dr. Sumidh Patel said that liver failure can occur in ratol-poisoning patients and is often fatal,.
The patient may develop hepatic coma and a severe infection and require a liver transplant.
The plasmapheresis treatment not only saved her life but also avoided expensive therapy.(UNI)