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    Harish Rana passive euthanasia case: What happens next, what AIIMS doctors will do to allow man in 13-year coma to ‘die with dignity’

    The Supreme Court of India has permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana, who has been in a coma for over 13 years. Following a plea by his father, the court ordered AIIMS-Delhi to provide palliative care for a humane cessation of life support. Medical boards unanimously agreed that continuing treatment only prolonged biological survival without recovery prospects.

    What Harish Rana’s father said after Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia

    The Supreme Court has permitted the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment for Harish Rana, 32, who has been in a vegetative state for 13 years. Medical boards confirmed no chance of recovery. Rana suffered a severe brain injury in an accident in 2013. His family has fought for three years for this decision. The court acknowledged the family's dedication and compassion.

    AIIMS Delhi: Transformer near trauma centre catches fire, no casualties

    Aiims Delhi Fire accident today: A fire erupted in a transformer near the AIIMS Trauma Centre in Delhi on Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift response from the Delhi Fire Services. Eight fire tenders were dispatched to the scene, and firefighters successfully extinguished the blaze, confining it to the transformer.

    How to keep your kids safe from heights as cases of children suffering from such injuries rises

    Over the past six years, AIIMS has reported over 4,000 children injured and 151 fatalities from falls, prompting a 'Safe Balcony Safe Child Initiative'. AIIMS neurosurgery data reveals a consistent influx of head trauma cases, with no reduction despite campaigns.

    Woman unconscious for seven months gives birth to baby girl at AIIMS, Delhi

    "Presently, she is still unconscious, breathing on her own, not on any ventilatory support, and opens her eyes spontaneously, and occasionally nods to painful stimuli. She stands a 10-15 per cent chance of regaining consciousness in the next couple of years with continued rehabilitation support," said Dr Gupta.

    ICMR chief Balram Bhargava undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at AIIMS Trauma Centre

    Bhargava, who is also a cardiologist, had tested positive for coronavirus infection around 7-8 days ago and was under home isolation, they said.

    The Economic Times
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