Mysore/Mysuru: The Apollo BGS Hospitals in the city yesterday saw yet another noble act where the family of a brain dead man agreed to donate his organs, giving a new lease of life to four people who have been in the long waiting list seeking vital organs.
A 27-year-old Hemanth was shifted to Apollo BGS Hospitals on Nov. 4 around 2.30 pm as per the advice of the doctors at the Mandya Government Hospital after giving him first-aid for some injuries. Initial CT scan showed cervical spine and brain stem injuries and the patient underwent surgery for the same. He was shifted to ICU on Nov. 8 at 2.20 pm and as the patient was in critical condition, he was put on life support for two days. On Nov. 10, three days after he was moved to ICU, Hemanth was declared brain dead due to brain stem failure.
