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Bastián Undergoes Tracheotomy and Cervical Fixation, Reported Stable in ICU

Health officials report severe brain and cervical damage on MRI with his prognosis reserved.

Overview

  • He was taken to surgery for a sixth time in Mar del Plata for a tracheotomy to secure his airway and a cervical fixation to stabilize fractures.
  • Doctors had attempted to remove mechanical ventilation earlier in the week but found no spontaneous breathing, prompting the tracheotomy plan.
  • Medical teams keep strict multidisciplinary monitoring in intensive care after imaging confirmed severe brain and neck injuries.
  • Prosecutors maintain an active case with mechanical examinations completed and toxicology results expected from samples taken from the three imputados.
  • Witness accounts and police forensics indicate the child was on his father's lap without a seatbelt, while Pinamar announced tougher penalties for unauthorized dune driving.