Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee likely to be released on Tue

Kolkata: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee is likely to be discharged from the hospital on Tuesday as his health condition has improved, officials said.

He has responded well to the treatment and as per the plan, he would be discharged but will continue to be under observation at home, they said on Monday.

"Ryles tube will be opened today, the catheter has already been opened, and the arterial line is likely to be opened soon. All other supports are being gradually removed," a hospital spokesperson said.

Bhattacharjee was admitted to the hospital in south Kolkata on December 9 as his breathing problems aggravated and had to be put on ventilation. His oxygen saturation had deteriorated to 70 per cent, though he was COVID-negative.

"He will be under oral steroids for some time and physiotherapy will continue. Doctors will continue to monitor his health. Home backpack support will continue as usual," a

doctor said.

After being admitted to the private hospital in Alipore he had been kept at the Critical Care Department under Dr Koushik Chakraborty, Consultant Pulmonologist and Dr Soutik Panda, Consultant Critical Care. with agency inputs