Mystery continues to shroud PG medico’s death in Vijayawada GGH

Mystery continues to shroud the death of an on-duty PG medico, B. Deepika (27), at the Government Medical College (GGH) in Vijayawada.

Dr. Deepika, a native of Anantapur, was pursuing her post-graduation course in anaesthesiology and staying in the medical college hostel.

On February 5, she had come for duty along with a junior doctor. Sometime later, she had complained of giddiness and reportedly asked the junior doctor to administer an injection (Ondansetron) to prevent nausea and vomiting, after which she collapsed and was admitted in the ICU.

“After giving treatment for three-and-a half hours, the doctors declared her dead at 5.30 a.m. on February 6. The reasons for the death of Dr. Deepika are not known. We are waiting for the post mortem examination report,” GGH Superintendent A.Y. Rao told The Hindu.

A.P. Mahila Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja, who had visited the hospital, sought to know from Dr. Rao and other doctors about the “puncture marks” found on the medico’s body.

Central Zone Assistant Commissioner of Police K. Damodar said that “puncture marks” (they appear to be injection marks) were found on the body, and the police seized an empty injection vial from the spot.

“We have directed the investigation officers to find out the reasons behind the puncture marks,” Ms. Sailaja said on Sunday.

The family members, who verified the CCTV footages at different locations in the GGH, were shocked over the sudden death of Dr. Deepika, and expressed doubts over it.

“The Internal Enquiry Committee constituted by the GGH has said that all procedures have been followed while providing treatment to the patient. A detailed inquiry is on,” Dr. Rao said.

Machavaram Circle Inspector D.V. Ramana said the statements of the junior doctor and other doctors would be recorded.

“The viscera, blood and other samples have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for examination,” the ACP said.