Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa is sitting up and is completely off sedation during the day, marking a fairly important milestone in her recovery process since she was admitted to Apollo Hospitals last month.
The team of specialists treating her calibrated the drug dosage, which led to success in treating the continuing issue of pulmonary oedema. The mitral valve infection was treated effectively and, as a result, fluid accumulation in the lungs has been halted. Jayalalithaa is able to communicate through gestures.
Respiratory support continues but once the tracheostomy tube is removed, she will be able to communicate verbally.Prof. Richard Beale, consultant intensivist, is expected to return on Sunday.
Earlier doctors said her condition has witnessed some progress. She remains under the close observation of the original team of doctors that treated her from September 22, when she was admitted to the Apollo Hospitals.
The Chief Minister continues to remain on respiratory support. However, informed sources say that in the process of trying to wean her away from it, she is able to spend a little more time without such support.
A team of specialists continues to monitor her closely and all efforts taken to make the zone sterile, and prevent further infection.
Experts from Singapore continued to work with those in Apollo on providing passive physiotherapy for the Chief Minister. It is learnt that the team of three doctors from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Richard Beale of the Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in the U.K. have left.
