Madhya Pradesh Shocker: 5 Women Suffer Memory Loss After C-Section

Madhya Pradesh Shocker: Five women somewhere aged between 20-25 went into a state of delirium (mental state in which a person is confused or not able to remember anything clearly) after giving birth to babies through C-section on Saturday in a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh 's Rewa, health official said.

The health official said that the incidents were reported on Thursday at Government Gandhi Memorial Hospital connected to Shyam Shah Government Medical College.

Women in State of Delirium After Giving Birth

Hospital Superintendent Rahul Mishra was quoted by PTI saying, “The women went into a state of delirium after delivery through C-section but we managed to save them from slipping into pre-coma or coma.”

“They were rushed to the ICU from the general ward after this disturbing development was observed.” he added.

Mishra informed that four women have been shifted back to the general ward after their condition turned normal, whole one woman was till in the ICU.

Anesthesia Drug Reaction Suspected

Mishra said that the medicines administered to women during the Caesarean procedure as well as anesthesia dose are being scrutinized.

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He then suspected that it might be a reaction to the drug 'Bupivacaine', which is used in spinal anaesthesia.

Bupivacaine's use has been stopped at the hospital for now and samples have been sent for pharmacovigilance to Kolkata, he added.

What is Delirium?

Delirium is a sudden, severe confusion or altered mental state, often accompanied by agitation or disorientation, not being able to remember anything clearly.

It can occur due to various factors such as infections, medications, dehydration, or underlying medical conditions.

Delirium typically develops quickly and fluctuates throughout the day, and it can be a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.

(with PTI inputs)