Udupi: A 22 year old COVID-19 positive pregnant lady underwent emergency cesarean delivery at Dr T M A Pai hospital, Udupi, on 17 June. This lady, who hails from Karkala was admitted to the hospital on 16th of June. The mother is recovering and the newborn baby is healthy. This emergency surgery was required due to obstetric reasons.
This is the first surgery for a COVID-19 +ve patient in Udupi district. The team of obstetric surgeons Dr Shashikala K Bhat & Dr Surbhi Sinha, and the anaesthesiologist Dr Roshan Shetty, were assisted by the nursing team of Mrs. Veronica, Mrs. Ashwini and Mrs. Jayashree. Paediatric care was given to the newborn baby by Dr Ashish Gupta and Dr Chaitanya.
Dr TMA Pai Hospital at Udupi, an associated hospital of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, serving the Udupi population for more than 30 years, has been a Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital from 01 April 2020. The hospital is providing free treatment to all COVID-19 positive patients, including ICU care and surgeries.