KIMS Airlifted Infant Saved After 45 Days of Intensive Care at KIMS Cuddles

Doctors at KIMS Cuddles, Kondapur saved a 9-month-old infant with severe respiratory failure after being airlifted from Chhattisgarh in a critical condition.

Led by Dr. Parag Shankarrao Dekate, the PICU team diagnosed severe adenoviral pneumonia with ARDS and pneumothorax. Despite advanced ventilation, the child required VA-ECMO support for 25 days—a life-saving system that supports heart and lung function.

Despite multiple complications, the infant made a full recovery and was discharged healthy—marking an extraordinary success in critical pediatric care.

This story is a testament to timely intervention, advanced technology, and relentless teamwork.