KOCHI: Medical bulletin said Uma Thomas MLA, who sustained serious injuries in the fall from the gallery in Kaloor Stadium, will remain on ventilator. She is still not out of danger. The medical team has informed that there is a significant change from the previous situation. This was mentioned in the medical bulletin released by Renai Medicity, where she is undergoing treatment. A CT scan conducted this morning has revealed that the condition of her head injury is not more serious. She is being observed by a medical team led by Dr Jayakumar, superintendent of Kottayam Medical College.
‘Although the internal bleeding has not increased, the pulmonary contusions have increased slightly. An abdominal scan also revealed no further problems. Due to severe contusion of her lungs, she may need to stay on ventilator for a few more days. Treatment for lung contusion now focuses on antibiotics. She had health issues earlier. She has a stent in the heart. As she is taking medicines for that, there was more bleeding yesterday. Antibiotic treatments have started', the medical team told the media.
Minister P Rajeev informed earlier that the health condition of Uma Thomas has improved a bit. She fell during the inaugural function of the Guinness World Records programme held at Kaloor Stadium and was in a critical condition. The minister while addressing the press meet said action will be taken if there any lapses from the side of the organisers. Hibi Eden MP was also with the minister.