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Boy's 2-Year Ventilator Fight Ends in Miraculous Recovery
6 Oct
Summary
- An eight-year-old boy recovered after nearly two years on a ventilator.
- He was admitted unconscious and critically ill at six years old.
- Hospital staff provided sustained care, exceeding expectations for a government facility.
An eight-year-old boy has finally left PGIMS Rohtak after a nearly two-year battle for life, supported by a ventilator. The child was admitted to the hospital at the age of six, unconscious and suffering from a high fever and immobile limbs, requiring intensive care for 23 months.
The medical and nursing staff at the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) demonstrated exceptional dedication, providing continuous treatment, physiotherapy, and nutritional support. This sustained effort, praised by the Vice-Chancellor Dr. HK Aggarwal, led to a significant recovery, allowing the child to move his body and return home.
The family, including his taxi driver father Sombir Dahiya, faced immense financial and emotional strain. Dahiya expressed profound gratitude, noting that such prolonged and attentive care at a government hospital exceeded his expectations and that PGIMS became their second home.
The child's discharge on a Monday was an emotional moment, marked by the family's expressions of thanks. Nurses shared that they had often provided meals from their homes and celebrated the child's birthday in the ward, underscoring the deep bond formed during the ordeal.
