In a remarkable medical recovery, a 10-year-old boy who suffered 86% burn injuries in a gas geyser explosion in Rajasthan last month has survived following advanced treatment at Sterling Hospital Ahmedabad.
The child was brought to Ahmedabad in critical condition. According to Dr Vijay Bhatia, plastic surgeon at the hospital, children with such extensive burns typically have a survival rate of around 10%.
Critical intervention and advanced care
“Timely intervention, advanced burn management and continuous monitoring were key to the boy’s recovery,” Dr Bhatia said.
A multidisciplinary team comprising plastic surgeons, an intensivist, an anaesthetist and trained nursing staff worked round-the-clock to stabilise and treat the child. Hospital officials said a collagen-based biological dressing was introduced early in the treatment process to promote healing and reduce infection risk.
Severe burns covering over 80% of the body pose life-threatening challenges, including fluid loss, infections and organ failure. Doctors said constant monitoring and critical care support played a crucial role in preventing complications.
Father also injured
The boy’s father, who sustained approximately 35% burn injuries in the same blast, was also treated at the hospital.
Medical experts emphasise that gas geyser accidents can be particularly dangerous due to enclosed spaces and delayed detection of leaks or malfunction.
Doctors described the case as a testament to coordinated emergency response and specialised burn care. They also urged households to ensure proper ventilation and regular maintenance of gas appliances to prevent similar tragedies.
The child continues to recover under observation, giving hope to families facing critical burn emergencies.