Ivane Chkhaidze, Medical Director of the M. Iashvili Central Children’s Hospital, stated that the condition of the newborn transferred from Batumi to Tbilisi is stable, and doctors are preparing the child for discharge.
Chkhaidze stated that the infant, born 20 days ago, has been receiving treatment at the clinic since May 5. The baby was transferred from the Batumi Mother and Child Hospital after suffering seizures. A CT scan revealed signs of a traumatic brain injury, leading to the transfer to Tbilisi, where 24-hour neurosurgical and neurological care is available.
The medical director of the Iashvili clinic noted that the seizures have not recurred since the transfer to the Tbilisi facility.
“The patient’s overall condition has improved. It is currently assessed as stable. All clinical and laboratory indicators are satisfactory. The child is gaining weight, feeding actively, and is being breastfed, which is very important,” Chkhaidze commented.
The doctor emphasized that discharge does not mean the end of monitoring. In the coming months, the infant will undergo additional examinations and specialist consultations.
According to Chkhaidze, the parents were initially concerned about the discharge, but after discussions with the doctors, they agreed that further care could be continued at home.
As a reminder, the newborn’s family previously accused the Iashvili Clinic in Batumi of negligence. Relatives suspect the child sustained a head injury at the medical facility. According to the infant’s father, the baby was brought to the clinic due to bronchial issues, but the family was later informed of a skull injury, with the hospital allegedly attempting to shift the responsibility onto the parents.
The Regulatory Agency of the Ministry of Health of Georgia has already launched an investigation into the case.
Family accuses Iashvili Clinic in Batumi of injuring 20-day-old infant