Eight-year-old Carlos Alejandro, who was struck by a train last Friday in Santiago de Cuba, remains hospitalized in serious condition. However, he has moved beyond the initial diagnosis of "critically unstable." On Wednesday, Aris Arias Batalla shared on Facebook that the young "champion" is still fighting for his life in the intensive care unit of the Dr. Antonio María Béguez César South Pediatric Hospital, where he has been admitted since the accident near the Don Pancho Bodega on Jesús Menéndez Avenue, close to Martí Street.
Arias relayed, "Carlos Alejandro is in a serious state but has surpassed the initial diagnosis of critically unstable," citing the medical team's assessment at the hospital.
Following the accident, the child underwent emergency surgery during which his left leg was amputated, alongside the first and second toes of his right foot, as confirmed by medical sources.
The news that Carlos Alejandro has improved from his critically unstable condition brings a glimmer of hope to his family and those who have been closely monitoring his progress since the tragic incident. The accident occurred when a train ran over him as he was playing near the railroad tracks.
Initial medical reports indicated that Carlos Alejandro was in a critically unstable state due to the severity of his injuries and the urgent surgical intervention he required.
FAQs on Carlos Alejandro's Condition After Train Accident in Cuba
What is Carlos Alejandro's current medical condition?
Carlos Alejandro is in serious condition but has surpassed the critically unstable phase he was initially diagnosed with.
Where is Carlos Alejandro receiving medical treatment?
He is being treated in the intensive care unit at the Dr. Antonio María Béguez César South Pediatric Hospital in Santiago de Cuba.
What were the injuries Carlos Alejandro sustained?
The accident resulted in the amputation of his left leg and the first and second toes of his right foot.