Stabilizing the patient before referring to higher centre, not negligence
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February - 2025, Posted On: 01 February 2025
The patient was traveling in train from Delhi to Kolkata. She suddenly developed rashes on her skin, high fever, headache, had several bouts of vomiting. She consulted the doctor at the hospital.
Several tests, including blood test, were performed. Patient platelet count was extremely low; hence platelets were transfused. Initially, dengue was suspected but after the results reported negative for dengue, a dermatologist was consulted who suspected toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).
After nine days, the patient was referred to another hospital where she received treatment for a month or so.
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