Setback to Moopanar's health

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI, AUG. 27. The condition of the Tamil Maanila Congress president, Mr. G.K. Moopanar, who has been on ventilator for a fortnight now, has suffered a setback, according to the Sri Ramachandra Medical College hospital here where he is under treatment.

The hospital dean, Dr. S. Thanikachalam, in a press release said there has been a setback in the health status of Mr. Moopanar since 36 hours.

His lung condition inspite of ventilatory support, with multiple antibiotic coverage, exhibited further advancement of the disease. This had resulted in critical gas exchange condition and subsequent chain reaction.

The consultants were meeting periodically to discuss the appropriate treatment, to meet his vital parameters, nursing care and nutritional status, the press release added. Late in the evening, party sources said his condition was improving.

Mr. Moopanar was admitted to the hospital on July 30.

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