A shocking affair has come to light in the last days, with Starring 15 -year -old Dimitris, who fights for his life after serious incident suffered during a hiking with his friends. The teenager was rushed to Specialized Transplant Center in Italy, where it is expected to undergo a liver transplant.
THE Minister Adonis Georgiadis Health He talked about the case at ERTnews revealing critical details of the child’s situation. As stated, the Dimitris is suffering from a rare developmental disorder that prevents its body from sweating and regulating its temperature. The condition, unknown until recently in his family, manifests only under conditions of intense heat – and it is precisely this particularity proved to be fatal on hiking.
By hiking to collapse
As Dimitris walked with his friends in an area with high temperatures, the His body’s inability to sweat and eliminate heat has led to heat stroke. The result was acute liver failure and rapid deterioration of his health. His friends, who did not face such a problem, had no discomfort. Dimitris, however, collapsed and was rushed to medical help.
Race for Salvation – Minister’s involvement and critical airline
“On Saturday afternoon, while I was in Saint Andrew for the fire, I was informed of the child’s condition,” the minister said. It was followed by a nightmare chain of developments: Dimitris was initially transferred from Metsovo to Ioannina, then to the University Hospital of Rio, where he was taken to the Children’s Intensive Care Unit.
The Director of ICU, K. Eliades, directly contacted Mr. Georgiadis, Emphasizing the urgent need to find a graft, as time was measured in reverse. The first thought was the use of the Prime Minister’s aircraft to transport the child abroad. However, technical issues and the inability to install the necessary machinery in the flight have excluded this option.
The plane-savory from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation
The solution was found thanks to the donation of a specially equipped Airplane-Athonos from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. This aircraft, which was requested by the minister since last November, was recently delivered and was destined for exactly such emergencies.
“The Foundation responded at excellent speed. The third aircraft that donated us is already active and – as it seemed – saves lives, “the minister underlined, thanking the President of the Foundation, Andrea Drakopoulos, for the valuable contribution.
From Arax to Turin
The aircraft landed at the base of Araxos, received 15 -year -old Dimitris with a crew of doctors and nurse, and immediately started for Turin, Italy. The trip took place on Sunday night and Dimitris arrived at the transplant center where he is now in a critical but stable condition.
The liver transplantation is reportedly scheduled to take place within the next few hours, while the child’s condition is closely monitored by a group of specialized doctors.