Smiles in children’s ICU as 10-year-old Theo recovers after near-drowning
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At a glance
- Ten-year-old Theodoris, who nearly drowned at Marathia beach in Ilia, has been extubated.
- Doctors report that he is responsive and showing a very good neurological condition at the University Hospital of Patras’ children’s ICU.
Encouraging news has brought smiles to the children’s intensive care unit at the University Hospital of Patras. Ten-year-old Theodoris, who nearly drowned at Marathia beach in Ilia, has been taken off mechanical ventilation.
The boy is communicating with his surroundings and has a very good neurological picture, according to the update. His progress has lifted the spirits of doctors and nurses caring for him in the children’s ICU.
“Life ultimately defeats death,” the report quoted as part of the hopeful response to the child’s recovery.
Life ultimately defeats death.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.