Saudi Gazette report AL-BAHA — Abdullah Mansour Al-Sheikhi, a Saudi national from Qalwah in Al-Baha region, demanded an investigation into a number of doctors at King Fahd Hospital in Al-Baha whose alleged negligence resulted in his son's fingers being amputated. Al-Sheikhi alleged that doctors neglected his newborn son during his hospitalization, Al-Watan newspaper reported. Al-Sheikhi said: “They neglected my son's case and left him without care. The result was that they had to amputate fingers on one of his hands.” Al-Baha Health Affairs spokesman Ahmed Mueedh Al-Zahrani said Al-Sheikhi's son was born premature 28 weeks into pregnancy. When he was born, he weighed only 1 kilogram and was suffering from Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome. He was given necessary treatment and cured. The baby, however, suffered from a chronic lung disease, aside from several other health problems. He also had kidney problems and subsequent infections led to the amputation of his right hand fingers. Al-Zahrani said the baby had a Caesarian delivery due to his light weight and other complications and was kept on ventilator for a long time. A vascular surgery consultant and cosmetic surgeon were consulted when it was noticed that the color of the infant's fingers was changing. The infant was kept under close watch. Unfortunately, this did not prevent further complications, including developing gangrene. He was discharged after three months. His condition is stable and is being given vitamin D and iron supplement. The complications were controlled and treating this neonate is considered an accomplishment, Al-Zahrani added.
