Harish Rana Euthanasia: Harish now shifted to normal bed, removed ventilator and other intensive life-saving treatments; Health Update – Harish Rana Euthanasia Shifted To General Bed Ventilator And Other Intensive Life-support Treatments Removed
Ghaziabad resident Harish Rana, admitted to AIIMS as part of the euthanasia process, was removed from the ventilator and other intensive life-saving treatment on Wednesday and shifted to a normal bed. According to hospital sources, his condition is currently said to be stable.
Sources said that recently their water supply was completely stopped and the feeding tube was capped. However, it has not been removed from the body yet. Harish’s medical board has been expanded following the instructions of the Supreme Court.
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Harish Rana Case – Photo : Video Grab
The board which was initially five members has become 10. According to hospital sources, his life-saving treatment system is being discontinued in a phased manner. The artificial nutrition tube in the stomach has been closed, but necessary medicines are being given.
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File photo of Harish Rana – Photo: Samvad News Agency
Doctors said that this procedure is being done as per medical protocol and as per the opinion of experts. The condition of Harish’s organs is also being examined so that a final decision regarding organ donation can be taken. The hospital administration has also laid emphasis on counseling the family.
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Parents with son Harish – Photo: Samvad News Agency
The team of psychiatrists is talking to the parents and brother daily. His mother stays with him most of the time, while his father, brother and sister visit from time to time. Doctors say that time cannot be predicted in the euthanasia process.
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Harish’s father – Photo: Samvad News Agency
Six bed facility in palliative care ward
According to the doctor, the palliative care ward has a facility of six beds. Harish’s health evaluation is continuing. From time to time the doctor will decide on further procedures. Doctors say that it is difficult to estimate the exact time in the process of euthanasia.
