New Delhi: The Siachen survivor, Hanamanthappa Koppad’s condition is still critical. He was buried in an avalanche at Siachen Glacier on February 3 and then he was rescued on February 8. According to officials, his urea and creatine levels were above normal, signalling kidney dysfunction. At present, he is on dialysis and the oxygen levels in his blood and brain had dipped when compared to Tuesday.
“Hanumanthappa was reviewed by the treating team of Army Hospital and a panel of experts from AIIMS. The entire team was in agreement with the management that the patient had undergone till now, and concurred with the future plan of management for him. He continues to remain extremely critical, with evidence of oxygen deprivation to the brain on CT scan. There is evidence of pneumonia in both lungs. His multi-organ dysfunction state continues unabated. His condition has deteriorated despite aggressive therapy and supportive care,” revealed an army bulletin, which was released on Wednesday.
