Success story
Udhayakumar
Jun 2011
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Name
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Udhayakumar
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Age
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2
years
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Sex
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Male
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Medical
Problem
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Congenital
Diaphragmatic Hernia
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Status
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Discharged
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Date
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27/6/2011
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Case Background
Udhyakumar was born prematurely, to Mr.
Dhandapani and Mrs. Saridha, on the 24th of June, 2011 at the Chengalpet
Government Hospital. At birth, he was
diagnosed with a pathological condition called Congenital
Diaphragmatic Hernia(CDH). Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia is a
life-threatening condition and can cause death due to two complications: pulmonary
hypoplasia and pulmonary
hypertension. Newborns with CDH often have severe respiratory
distress unless
treated appropriately. The Government Hospital at Chengalpet does not have the
necessary facilities to treat this condition.
Dhandapani works as casual laborer and earns about INR 5,000/-
as monthly income. Saridha is a house wife.
Ekam’s Involvement:
Dr.Sathya Jaganathan, who is Nodal officer at the Chengalpet
GH, was also the consultant doctor of Udhyakumar. She referred the case to Mr.
Krishnamurthy, who was working as Project Coordinator. Soon after, the baby got shifted from Chengalpet
GH to Kanchi Kamakoti Child Trust Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. He received medical treatment for 45 days and
was discharged as a healthy child. The cost of hospitalization totaled to Rs.3,
06,320/- and Ekam paid for the expenses from its funds.
Current Status
Udhayakumar
is now a healthy 2 years old and is living happy with his family.
Ekam Contact:
Name : Mr.Charles
Designation : Patient Welfare Officer
Telephone
Number : 7299002848
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