Kochi: Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas, who fell from the gallery at Kaloor Stadium, has sustained injuries to the brain, spine and lungs, hospital authorities reported on Sunday.

According to a medical bulletin issued by Renai Medicity at 10 pm on Sunday, Uma Thomas was brought to the emergency department in an unconscious state with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8, indicating severe injury. "She was immediately placed on a ventilator and underwent specialized tests, including X-rays and a CT scan. The CT scan revealed a Grade 2 Diffuse Axonal Injury to the brain. Injuries were also identified in the cervical spine. The impact of the fall caused fractures to her face and ribs, resulting in internal bleeding in the lungs," the bulletin said.

The MLA is under the care of a multidisciplinary medical team and remains in the intensive care unit, where she is undergoing further tests and treatment. Despite the severity of her head injury, emergency surgery is not required at this stage, according to Neuro Surgeon Dr Mishal Johny. Preliminary CT scans have ruled out major fractures. Following initial treatments, including sutures for her wounds, her condition will be closely monitored, and a clearer assessment will be made after 24 hours of observation.

“We conducted a fast body scan, and no other fractures were detected. Our focus is on the injuries to her brain and lungs. She is currently on a ventilator and is being shifted to the operation theatre for suturing. Immediate intervention or surgery is not required. However, she remains unconscious and will need to be observed for 24 hours,” said Dr Krishnanunni Polakkulath, Medical Director of Renai Medicity, Palarivattom, addressing the media.

A medical board comprising health experts will meet to discuss the next steps in her treatment. Additionally, a team of doctors from Kottayam Medical College is expected to arrive in Kochi tonight, Health Minister Veena George told Manorama News.

"There is nothing as alarming as we feared. Her condition is being stabilised. The head injury needs to be monitored for 24 hours. All necessary medical facilities have been arranged to provide the best care. Vital parameters, including blood pressure, are stable," Opposition leader VD Satheesan said.

"The issue of any security lapse can be examined later. For now, the priority is to provide the best possible treatment. There are no complaints regarding the medical care being given. The treatment is currently proceeding well. I have spoken to all the doctors who examined her," he added.