New Delhi, Jun 10 (PTI) A Delhi-NCR hospital has successfully treated and discharged a preterm baby girl born weighing just 730 grams after a 66-day battle in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), hospital officials said on Wednesday.
According to a statement issued by Sarvodaya Hospital in Faridabad, the infant overcame multiple life-threatening complications through intensive neonatal care and was discharged in a stable condition weighing 1.83 kg.
Doctors said the baby, classified as an extremely low birth weight infant, faced severe medical challenges soon after birth, including feeding intolerance for 22 days and suspected necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), a serious intestinal condition seen in premature babies.
The baby gradually stabilised and achieved full feeds by the 28th day, they said.
The most critical stage came on Day 51 when the infant developed meningitis along with episodes of apnea and bradycardia, requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and mechanical ventilation.
Following advanced neonatal care protocols and continuous monitoring throughout the treatment period along with timely intervention, the baby was eventually weaned off respiratory support and transitioned to room air and oral feeds, the hospital said.
“Managing an extremely low birth weight baby with such complex complications requires not just advanced technology, but constant vigilance and teamwork. This case reflects the strength of our NICU protocols and the dedication of our entire team,” Dr Sushil Singla, Director of Pediatrics, with the NICU team said.
Dr Shweta Kumari Sharma, Senior Consultant in Paediatric Surgery said careful decision-making was required at every stage of treatment and that successfully managing the risk of NEC proved crucial to the infant’s recovery.
Commenting on the baby’s condition during the meningitis episode, Dr Anand Narayanan, paediatric consultants at the hospital said timely intervention and coordinated teamwork helped stabilise the child during a critical phase.
The baby is now hemodynamically stable, breathing independently and taking full oral feeds, according to the hospital.
Hospital chairman Dr Rakesh Gupta said the case reflected the institution’s commitment to advanced neonatal care and multidisciplinary teamwork in managing high-risk newborns.
The hospital also acknowledged the role of its NICU nursing staff and the cooperation of the child’s family throughout the treatment process. PTI SGV NB
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