Unprecedented Cold Wave Hits Maharashtra, Hospitals Record Rise In Infant Hypothermia Cases
Unprecedented Cold Wave Hits Maharashtra, Hospitals Record Rise In Infant Hypothermia Cases
Maharashtra is experiencing an unusual cold wave, with Pune, Nashik, and Ahilyanagar districts recording near-freezing temperatures. This sudden drop in temperature has led to a surge in infant hypothermia cases, with several hospitals in the region reporting a rise in admissions.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature in Shivajinagar dropped to 9.5°C on Friday, marking the third consecutive day of single-digit temperatures. Ahilyanagar recorded a chilly 8.3°C, while Nashik recorded 10.6°C.
Doctors at various hospitals in the region have reported an increase in infant hypothermia cases, with some hospitals seeing multiple cases in the past few days. Hypothermia is a condition that occurs when the core body temperature drops below 95°F (35°C).
A Pune based doctor stated that, “We have seen two cases of hypothermia in the past three days, involving infants just 10 days old, who made grunting sounds, which meant these infants suffered breathing problems, along with changes in skin color and a drop in oxygen levels.”
Several infants and paediatric children referred from other hospitals to us have been arriving in a hypothermic state.
The sudden drop in temperature has also led to a rise in cases of mycoplasma pneumonia in children. A city based hospital stated that they have treated four such patients, who were school going children lately with mycoplasma pneumonia presenting with large lobar pneumonia of lungs.
As the cold wave continues to grip the region, hospitals are taking precautions to prevent hypothermia in newborns. Hospitals are taking necessary precautions, including the use of incubators and radiant warmers, to prevent hypothermia in infants.
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