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RML doctor undergoes convalescent plasma therapy at private hospital to combat COVID-19

By ANI | Published: June 01, 2020 12:17 AM

A senior faculty of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has undergone convalescent plasma therapy at a private hospital after he tested COVID-19 positive on May 23.

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A senior faculty of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital has undergone convalescent plasma therapy at a private hospital after he tested COVID-19 positive on May 23.

Dr Rajeev Sood was detected COVID-19 positive earlier this week. Dr Sood is a dean of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences at the Centre-run RML hospital.

Currently, he is admitted at Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital and availing medical services. "Sood was put on oxygen support after he developed a breathing problem. We have conducted his convalescent plasma therapy at the hospital. His condition is stable now," said the hospital official.

Meanwhile, Dr Sood's wife and son-law also had tested positive for the virus.

( With inputs from ANI )

Tags: Atal bihari vajpayee institute of medical sciencesRajeev soodPost-graduate institute of medical education and research
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