Survivor of Vivek Vihar Fire Transferred from ICU to Recovery Room
Vivek Vihar fire: Burn survivor shifted out of ICU
Hindustan Times
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Naveen Jain, a survivor of the devastating fire in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, has been moved out of the ICU at Safdarjung Hospital nearly a week after the tragedy that claimed nine lives. Although stable, he faces a high risk of infection as his family considers further treatment options.
- 01Naveen Jain, 48, suffered over 30% burns and has been moved from ICU.
- 02The fire in Vivek Vihar resulted in the deaths of nine family members.
- 03Jain's family is contemplating transferring him to a private hospital.
- 04His daughters survived the incident with minor injuries.
- 05The risk of infection remains a concern during his recovery.
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Nearly a week after the tragic fire in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi, that resulted in the deaths of nine members of the Jain family, survivor Naveen Jain, aged 48, has been moved out of the intensive care unit (ICU) at Safdarjung Hospital. Jain suffered over 30% burns on his face and upper body and was initially admitted to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital on May 3 before being transferred for specialized care. Hospital officials report that he is stable but remains at high risk for infection. His family is considering transferring him to a private hospital for better recovery options, especially after the loss of his wife, Shikha Jain, aged 43. Jain's daughters, Priyal Jain, 17, and Rakshita Jain, 22, survived the fire by jumping from the balcony to escape the flames, sustaining only minor injuries. The family is focused on ensuring Naveen's physical and mental recovery following this devastating incident.
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The fire has left a significant emotional and physical toll on the Jain family and the local community, highlighting the need for improved fire safety measures.
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