Doctors At Delhi Hospital Revive One-Day-Old Infant Found Abandoned With No Heartbeat

In a miraculous feat, doctors at a Delhi hospital revived a one-day-old newborn baby boy who was found abandoned in a park. The infant was discovered by members of a Resident Welfare Association (RWA) in the Greater Kailash area of South Delhi.

As per a report by PTI, the infant was found with pale skin, no breathing and an unclamped umbilical cord. The critically ill newborn was handed over to the local police, who rushed him to Fortis La Femme hospital.

Upon admission, the baby was in an extremely critical condition, suffering from severe hypothermia—a life-threatening state where the body temperature drops dangerously low, affecting the heart, lungs, and brain.

Baby’ Fight For Survival

According to PTI, the baby’s pupils were fixed and wide open,

and his vital signs were abnormal, indicating a fight for survival. He weighed a mere 2.14 kg at the time of admission, which is significantly low for a newborn.

The emergency and neonatal teams at Fortis La Femme, led by Dr Raghuram Mallaiah, Senior Director of Neonatology, and Dr Vishal Gupta, Senior Consultant of Neonatology, immediately initiated life-saving interventions. The baby was intubated for breathing and oxygen support, and underwent two rounds of CPR. The medical team also administered IV fluids and a blood transfusion to address significant blood loss.

Thanks to intensive care, the newborn’s condition stabilised within hours. Subsequently, he showed remarkable improvement and eventually achieved full recovery. The baby is now healthy, stable, and ready for a new start.

Dr Mallaiah was quoted by PTI as saying, “When the baby arrived, he had no heartbeat. It was a race against time. Our team instantly initiated resuscitation, and after continuous coordinated efforts, we were able to revive him. Today, seeing him breathe and cry normally is nothing short of a miracle.”

Dr Gupta mentioned the importance of immediate medical attention and the dedication of the hospital’s clinical staff, adding, “The collective effort of the emergency team, nurses, and neonatologists brought the child back to life.”

Garima Prasad, Facility Director at Fortis La Femme, called it an “extraordinary case” and a powerful reminder of the resilience of life and the compassion of caregivers. “From being abandoned in a park to being nurtured back to life, the baby’s survival stands as a testament to medical excellence and humanity at its best,” she said. “This case exemplifies Fortis La Femme’s commitment to patient care and excellence.”

Following government protocols and guidelines, the baby was handed over to the police for further legal and protective procedures, the hospital statement added.