Gurugram

Doctors at a private hospital in Gurugram revived and treated an abandoned premature baby boy who was brought to the facility in an extremely critical condition earlier last month, officials said.

The newborn, weighing about 1.5 kg, was brought to the hospital by police from Sector 29 with the umbilical cord and placenta still attached.

Hospital officials said the baby was cold to the touch and unresponsive on arrival, with no detectable signs of breathing or cardiac activity, indicating cardio-respiratory arrest. Doctors immediately initiated emergency resuscitation.

A specialised team assessed the infant’s condition and began advanced neonatal resuscitation as per medical protocols.

Explaining the situation, Dr Camelia Nongrum, head of the hospital’s emergency department, said the team worked for nearly 30 minutes to revive the newborn.

“When the baby arrived, there were no signs of life, and the condition was extremely critical. Our emergency and neonatology teams immediately initiated advanced neonatal resuscitation and worked relentlessly for nearly 30 minutes to revive the newborn. Seeing the baby respond after such prolonged resuscitation was a powerful reminder of how timely intervention and teamwork can save even the most fragile lives,” she said.

The hospital informed the Child Welfare Committee and the Chief Medical Officer in Gurugram as per protocol and provided regular updates on the baby’s condition.

Over the following days, the newborn gradually improved while receiving intensive care. Doctors said the infant remained on ventilator support for 48 hours and was later shifted to non-invasive respiratory support on the third day. By the fifth day, he was breathing on room air.

The baby was gradually started on feeds and continued to gain weight under the supervision of the neonatal intensive care unit team.

Neonatologist Dr Sachin Jain said the child became a source of encouragement for the medical staff during his weeks of treatment.

“Over the weeks, he became ‘Baby Max’ for all of us in the NICU. The nurses would greet him first when they began their shifts, and doctors would check on him even beyond their routine rounds. Everyone who walked into the unit knew his story,” he said.

By the time of discharge on March 10, the baby had gained significant weight, reaching 2.56 kg, and was clinically stable, breathing normally and maintaining healthy vital parameters.

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Following medical clearance and guidance from authorities, the infant was transferred to Civil Hospital Gurugram in the presence of local police officials for further care and statutory procedures.