The Executive Director of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Dr Imran Sikandar, has firmly denied allegations circulating on social media regarding the treatment of a child bitten by a snake, describing the claims as baseless and misleading.
In an official statement, Dr Sikandar clarified that the child was brought to PIMS at 8:35am on July 31 and was provided with immediate and appropriate medical care.
"The child was examined within 17 minutes of arrival, and laboratory samples were promptly taken. He was administered 10 vials of anti-venom serum straightaway, along with additional medication," said Dr Sikandar.
As the child's condition worsened, a further 10 vials of anti-venom were administered. A senior physician and the ICU team were involved throughout the treatment process. When the child began to experience severe respiratory distress, doctors determined that he required ventilatory support.
"At that point, all ventilators at PIMS were in use," Dr Sikandar explained. "We contacted Polyclinic Hospital, but no ventilators were available there either. The child was subsequently referred to a private hospital, where ventilator support had been confirmed in advance."
He emphasised that no negligence occurred at any stage and that all necessary measures were taken to save the child's life.
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