Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's condition critical, says hospital

September 24, 2020 19:23

Popular playback singer S P Balasubrahmanyam, admitted for Covid-19 treatment and on life support, is extremely critical, a hospital treating him in Chennai said on Thursday.

Balasubrahmanyam, popularly known as SPB, was admitted on August 5, and "remains on ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) and other life support measures," MGM Healthcare said.

"His condition in the last 24 hours has deteriorated further, warranting maximal life support and he is extremely critical," assistant director (medical services), MGM Healthcare, Dr Anuradha Baskaran, said in a statement.

A team of experts at the hospital are monitoring his health condition, she said.

-- PTI

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