Kerala’s medical authorities are set to probe the death of a toddler who became unconscious after receiving anaesthesia for a lip injury. According to reports, the child’s condition deteriorates shortly after the anaesthesia is administered, and he is shifted to another hospital in Kannur. The toddler later dies at the second hospital. The family alleges medical negligence, saying the child’s health worsened immediately after the anaesthesia and that he never regained consciousness. The investigation by the medical board is intended to examine the circumstances around the anaesthesia administration, the child’s response, and the medical care provided before and after the transfer between hospitals. While the outlets describe the family’s allegations and the timeline of treatment and transfer, the reports do not indicate any final findings or official conclusions from the medical board yet. The probe will focus on determining what led to the loss of consciousness and subsequent death, including whether procedures and monitoring met expected medical standards.