The parent-child relationship is a unique bond that nurtures the physical, emotional, and social development of the child. Hassan, a 2-month-old boy, was brought by his parents, in critical condition with fits and a high fever at ChildLife Foundation’s managed Emergency Room (ER) at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi.

ChildLife’s team at the ER took Hassan to the Resuscitation room for immediate care, swiftly diagnosing the child with meningitis and bronchopneumonia. To address the gravity of the situation, the doctor-initiated Bubble CPAP, a form of respiratory support significantly reducing the requirement of ventilator and preventing the child from further critical condition. As part of the emergency treatment, the doctor also inserted feeding tubes in his stomach, and administered respective doses of antibiotics, to further enhance Hassan’s prospects for recovery.

After 24 hours, as Hassan’s seizures were brought under control and his chest infection began to recede, he was transferred to the pediatric ward to keep him under observation for a while before discharging.

His parents were relieved to see his son recover from such a critical condition. Hassan’s mother shared her remarks about her son’s treatment “I am grateful to ChildLife Foundation and their dedicated staff for saving my son’s life and providing quality emergency care at no charges. This has been made possible through the quality emergency care given by doctors, generosity of the foundation’s supporters and trustees.”

The journey of Hassan Raza’s recovery exemplifies the impact of ChildLife Foundation’s mission of providing emergency care to those in need. His story also highlights the critical role played by the ER team in transforming lives and providing hope to families facing adversity.