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Miracle Survival: Boy Recovers After 86% Burns
21 Feb
Summary
- A 10-year-old boy survived severe burns covering 86% of his body.
- His father also received treatment for approximately 35% burns.
- Advanced medical care and a special dressing aided the boy's recovery.
A young boy, just 10 years old, is defying grim odds after sustaining burns across 86% of his body in a gas geyser explosion. The incident occurred last month in Rajasthan, and the child was subsequently transferred to Ahmedabad for critical medical attention.
Doctors at Sterling Hospital expressed optimism, noting that such extensive burns typically carry a survival rate as low as 10%. The medical team, comprising plastic surgeons, an intensivist, and an anaesthetist, implemented advanced burn care strategies and continuous patient monitoring. A significant factor in the boy's recovery was the early application of a unique collagen-based biological dressing.
The boy's father also required treatment at the same hospital, having suffered approximately 35% burns in the same incident. The successful management of both patients highlights the effectiveness of the specialized care provided.
