KATHMANDU, MAY 3
Indian climber Anurag Maloo, who was rescued after a four-hour-long effort from a deep crevasse at Mt Annapurna on April 20, is still said to be in critical condition.
Anurag, 34, who is being treated at Nepal Mediciti Hospital, is stable but still critical, a source at Nepal Mediciti said.
"Anurag's vitals are stable and all vasopressors are stopped now," the source added. Earlier, vasopressors were applied to restore and maintain blood pressure. Dialysis is being carried out and his kidney function remains static, the source said.
After two-week of treatment, digital gangrene is getting dry and white blood cell counts have mildly increased. "Anurag has had no fever since last night," the source shared.
Anurag now opens eyes and he also obeys the command but he has not been moving hands or feet.
As per the latest report on the magnetic resonance imaging of his brain shows microinfarcts while the report of whole spine MRI is normal, added the source.
Weaning Anurag from a ventilator is still difficult but pleural tapping is being planned, it added. "Doctors are also planning for tracheostomy."
Anurag had gone missing on April 16 when he fell into a crevasse below Camp III. After rescuing Anurag from the deep crevasse on April 20, he was airlifted to Pokhara-based Manipal Hospital for emergency treatment. Later in the day, he was referred to Kathmandu for further treatment.
Anurag attempted to scale Annapurna this season on a mission to climb all 14 peaks above 8,000 metres and the seven highest points in all seven continents. He has been awarded REX Karam-Veer Chakra. He also became the 2041 Antarctic Youth Ambassador from India.
