Free treatment for Vava Suresh at Medical College

Thiruvananthapuram: Health minister KK Shailaja directed Dr MS Sharmad superintendent of the Medical College to ensure free treatment for Vava Suresh who was admitted there after he sustained a snakebite.
The minister also checked Suresh’s health condition on Tuesday and spoke to his doctors. The minister said Vava Suresh was stable. By evening, Suresh was shifted to a special room. Although his condition is not critical at present, visitor entry will be strictly regulated to avoid infection. The minister wished him a quick recovery.
Suresh was admitted on Thursday and preliminary inspection revealed a swelling on right hand and signs of poisoning. The blood samples also confirmed the presence of poison.
He was admitted to ICU of the multispecialty block and administered anti-venom. Special care was essential for Suresh and he was under constant observation.
A special medical board was formed under Dr Sharmad to coordinate treatment procedure. The board includes Dr Ravikumar Kurup, head of medicine, Dr Aruna, professor, medicine, Dr Anil Satyadas, associate professor, critical care and Dr Sreenath, additional professor, department of haematology.
Anti-venom was administered four times due to the intensity of poison. Essential medicines and plasma were also given to Suresh.