Nagpur Blast Victim Succumbs to Severe Injuries at Orange City Hospital
In a tragic development from Nagpur, Ranjana Ghagare, one of the 18 critically injured women receiving treatment at the Orange City Hospital and Research Institute, passed away on Monday morning. The victim had sustained extensive injuries, including 70% burns, hypovolemic shock, and a femur fracture from the recent blast incident.
Medical Complications and Family's Anguish
Ranjana Ghagare's son, Pritam, revealed that his mother was a known blood pressure patient whose condition could not be stabilized during treatment. "She was a BP patient. Her blood pressure couldn't be stabilised and she was in panic," Pritam stated, adding the heartbreaking detail that she had asked for water but could not be given any due to planned surgical procedures.
Critical Condition of Remaining Victims
The remaining 17 women continue to undergo intensive treatment at the medical facility. According to a detailed medical status report released by Orange City Hospital and Research Institute, these patients require:
- Urgent surgical interventions
- Intensive care unit monitoring
- Continuous medical supervision
Medical professionals have reported that most patients have sustained severe blast-related burn injuries affecting between 30% and 80% of their total body surface area, indicating the devastating nature of the incident.
Ongoing Medical Procedures and Treatment
Doctors at the hospital have been working tirelessly to stabilize the injured women. Many patients have already undergone emergency wound debridement and dressing procedures to address their burn injuries. Additionally, some victims required external fixation to stabilize fractures along with additional surgical treatment to manage their complex trauma.
The medical team continues to monitor all patients closely as they battle life-threatening injuries from the blast. The hospital has mobilized all available resources to provide the necessary care for these critically injured women during this challenging time.
