"In nine out of 10 such cases, this can be treated with antibiotics. "ECMO, tracheostomy involve tubes entering the body, the ‘unnatural’ interventions and so there is an infection risk," the doctor said.According to the doctor, SPB showed signs of severe infection 48 hours before his death. "Coronavirus came and went but the healing and recovery of the lungs was the issue… that is what resulted in medical complications," Charan said.The medical team added that consent for a ‘temporary’ tracheostomy was received from Charan.Explaining the medical complications that led to SPB’s death, one of the doctors on the treatment team said there were two problems that could arise at any time for a patient on ECMO and ventilation for a long spell. He was not sure and told me that he would clarify and get back to me,” Charan said.Hospital authorities said that the state government had been in touch with them, enquiring about the singer’s health condition.Regarding his father’s health, Charan said that Covid itself was not the main problem. So, a week ago, I spoke to the Health Secretary to clarify if any such statement was made.
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