Delhi rape case: Sepsis and internal bleeding make matters worse

The 23-year-old woman's condition has worsened because of internal bleeding due to sepsis but her vital parameters remain stable, doctors said Monday. P.K.Verma, ICU-in-charge at he Safdurjang Hospital said,"Her condition is bad and serious compared to yesterday (Sunday) due to internal bleeding." Despite the internal bleeding, her WBC and platelet count remain stable due to their efforts. "She continues to be critical but her kidneys are making urine and lungs are fine. She is conscious and communicating," he said.

B.D. Athani, Medical Superintendent of Safdarjung Hospital, said the victim Sunday night developed tendency for internal bleeding and now has reduced capacity for clotting. "Her bilirubin level has decreased to 5.5 and her leucolyte count is 6,000. These parameters are after supplementation of platelets. She continues to remain on ventilator. She is not as good as yesterday and she is para sick. She is running fever of 102 to 104. This is because of sepsis and is a matter of great concern" he said.

"The victim was subjected to psychiatric counselling on Monday. Her parents were also given counselling. In that, it was found that the victim was relatively composed and that she neither showed anxiety or depression," Athani added.

To arrest the internal bleeding, bottles of fresh blood plasma and platelet-rich plasma were administered.

India.com health view : Till her internal bleeding is arrested and vitals are stable, we doubt if they will be able to administer the intestinal transplant for the girl. We wish her a speedy recovery!

(with inputs from IANS)