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Infant Suffers Severe Burns in Portalegre, Subsequently Airlifted to Lisbon for Medical Attention

Firefighters of Campo Maior say they transported a severely injured individual to Santa Maria Hospital and then transferred them to Dona Estefânia Hospital in Lisbon.

Injured individual moved from Santa Maria Hospital in Campo Maior to Dona Estefania Hospital in...
Injured individual moved from Santa Maria Hospital in Campo Maior to Dona Estefania Hospital in Lisbon following firefighter response.

Infant Suffers Severe Burns in Portalegre, Subsequently Airlifted to Lisbon for Medical Attention

In the heart of Portugal, a heartbreaking incident unfolded in Campo Maior, Portalegre on a Saturday. A one-year-old infant endured burns from scalding water, sending shockwaves through the community. At approximately 11:10 AM, emergency services rushed to the scene, a nearby soccer field.

Despite the urgency, it wasn't until 2:00 PM that the child was airlifted to Lisbon for specialized treatment at Hospital Santa Maria[3]. However, the child's condition warranted even more advanced care, leading to a subsequent transfer to Hospital Dona Estefânia.

A source from the Campo Maior fire department confirmed the gravity of the injury[4]. As of our latest report, the baby remains in Lisbon, bravely fighting through this ordeal. Unfortunately, updates on the child's current condition or ongoing treatment have yet to be disclosed.

[1] Hospital Dona Estefânia: https://www.hsed.pt/[2] Hospital Santa Maria: https://www.hmsdm.pt/[3] Sub-Regional Command of Alto Alentejo: https://comando-subregional.mj.gov.pt/alto-alentejo/

The child's medical condition requires a specialized approach in health and wellness, which led to the transfer from Hospital Santa Maria to Hospital Dona Estefânia, both renowned institutions for medical-conditions treatment in Portugal. The incident in Campo Maior underscores the importance of research and advancements in science to improve the care and outcomes for all infants facing similar medical challenges.

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