In a deeply heartbreaking incident from Rajasthan’s Sikar district, a nine-year-old girl tragically collapsed and died at school, reportedly of a cardiac arrest. The child, identified as Prachi Kumawat, was a Class 4 student at Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Danta-Ramgarh.
According to a TOI report, Prachi was opening her tiffin during the school’s lunch break on Tuesday morning when she suddenly fainted in the classroom. It was around 11 am, and all the students were seated and eating when the incident occurred.
"She was just opening her lunch"
School principal Nand Kishore said Prachi had just started to open her lunchbox when she collapsed without warning. Alarmed classmates alerted the staff, who rushed to her aid and immediately took her to Danta-Ramgarh Government Hospital.
Doctors there administered CPR, oxygen, and emergency medication to revive the child. While there was a moment of hope, she was soon referred to SK Hospital in Sikar for more advanced treatment. However, on the way, her condition deteriorated further. The principal said she went into shock while being moved to the ambulance, and by the time they reached the hospital, she was declared dead on arrival.
No pulse, no blood pressure
Dr Subhash Verma of Danta-Ramgarh hospital confirmed that Prachi was unconscious, not breathing, and had no detectable pulse or blood pressure when brought in. He added, “Her heart had stopped by the time we examined her.”
While no post-mortem examination was carried out, both the school authorities and the treating doctors suggested it was likely a cardiac arrest, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
Prachi was cremated on Wednesday. Her family, devastated by the sudden loss, has not issued any statement.
Incidents of young children suffering heart attacks are rare but not unheard of, raising concerns over early cardiac issues in younger age groups.
The entire school community, shaken by the tragedy, held a short memorial in her honour.
Inputs from TOI
According to a TOI report, Prachi was opening her tiffin during the school’s lunch break on Tuesday morning when she suddenly fainted in the classroom. It was around 11 am, and all the students were seated and eating when the incident occurred.
"She was just opening her lunch"
School principal Nand Kishore said Prachi had just started to open her lunchbox when she collapsed without warning. Alarmed classmates alerted the staff, who rushed to her aid and immediately took her to Danta-Ramgarh Government Hospital.
Doctors there administered CPR, oxygen, and emergency medication to revive the child. While there was a moment of hope, she was soon referred to SK Hospital in Sikar for more advanced treatment. However, on the way, her condition deteriorated further. The principal said she went into shock while being moved to the ambulance, and by the time they reached the hospital, she was declared dead on arrival.
No pulse, no blood pressure
Dr Subhash Verma of Danta-Ramgarh hospital confirmed that Prachi was unconscious, not breathing, and had no detectable pulse or blood pressure when brought in. He added, “Her heart had stopped by the time we examined her.”
While no post-mortem examination was carried out, both the school authorities and the treating doctors suggested it was likely a cardiac arrest, though the exact cause remains unconfirmed.
Prachi was cremated on Wednesday. Her family, devastated by the sudden loss, has not issued any statement.
Incidents of young children suffering heart attacks are rare but not unheard of, raising concerns over early cardiac issues in younger age groups.
The entire school community, shaken by the tragedy, held a short memorial in her honour.
Inputs from TOI
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