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Tennessee report flags pharmacy failures after four patients mismedicated during surgery at Ascension Midtown

An 80-page Tennessee Health Facilities Commission report faulted Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown’s pharmacy for errors that caused four patients to receive the wrong medication during surgery, resulting in adverse reactions (including a paralytic case) among seven surgeries. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is probing the incident; the hospital self-reported the Aug. 14 error and has since implemented safety and process changes, while state regulators continue to review.

via WSMV|

#ascension-saint-thomas-midtown #health #medication-error

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Potassium Mix-Up During Nashville Joint Replacements Paralyzes Patient, Investigation Underway

Four patients undergoing routine joint replacement at a Nashville hospital allegedly received potassium phosphate instead of an anesthetic, leaving at least one patient paralyzed and others with serious complications. The hospital acknowledged a medication error, self-reported to state regulators, and state investigators are examining the incident while safety protocols are being reviewed and reinforced.

via Fox News|

#health #joint-replacement #medication-error

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Nashville hospital medication mix-up leaves patient paralyzed; investigation underway

A Nashville case of a medication mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown left a 72-year-old woman paralyzed from the chest down after an epidural reportedly contained potassium chloride; the hospital says several patients were affected and has launched an investigation, with experts urging strict labeling and careful infusion protocols to prevent such errors.

via WSMV|

#epidural #health #medication-error

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Nashville knee surgery ends in paralysis after pharmacy mix-up

A routine knee replacement at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville left 72-year-old Glenda Dorton paralyzed from the mid‑back down after a pharmacy mix‑up delivered potassium instead of the spinal anesthetic. Four patients were affected, with three others reportedly treated with contaminated vials before surgeries were halted. Dorton required ventilation and spinal fluid drainage; doctors later identified T6 paralysis. The hospital self-reported the incident to state regulators and says it has implemented safeguards while an investigation continues, but it has not disclosed findings or the condition of the other patients.

via The Tennessean|

#health #hospital #medication-error

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Nashville hospital medication mix-up leaves patient paralyzed, three others affected

A 72-year-old Middle Tennessee woman is paralyzed after what her family says was a medication mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville; three other patients were affected.

via WZTV|

#hospital #local #medication-error

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Family in Newtownards Mistakenly Believes Granny Has Died After Medication Error

A family in County Down experienced a frightening incident when their 87-year-old grandmother, who has Parkinson's, was given the wrong medication by carers, leading to hospitalization and confusion. The South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust has apologized and launched an investigation, as the family criticizes the initial response and emphasizes the incident was preventable.

via BBC|

#care-home #elderly-safety #family-concern

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Father of Two Dies from Sepsis After 34-Hour Wait for Medication

A man with disabilities died from sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital in England, with investigations revealing the delay was avoidable and contributed to his death, highlighting issues in communication and treatment protocols within the NHS.

via AOL.com|

#health #hospital-delay #medication-error

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Father of Two Dies from Sepsis After 34-Hour Wait for Medication

A man with disabilities died from sepsis after waiting 34 hours for antibiotics at Bassetlaw Hospital, England, due to hospital delays and communication failures, which a new investigation deemed avoidable.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#health #hospital-delay #medication-error

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Woman's Skin Meltdown After Medication Error Seeks Justice

Khaliah Shaw, who suffered severe skin damage and disability after a medication error, lost her medical malpractice appeal in Georgia, receiving only a fraction of her awarded damages due to legal and systemic barriers. She has shared her story on TikTok to highlight flaws in the healthcare and legal systems, gaining widespread support and frustration from viewers.

via yahoo.com|

#health #khaliah-shaw #medical-malpractice

healthcare3 years ago•5 min saved

Fatal Consequences: Medication Mix-up Claims Life at Lexington Hospital

An 81-year-old patient died at CHI Saint Joseph Health Main in Lexington due to a medication mix-up, according to a coroner's report. The patient was mistakenly given Naturalyte, a dialysis liquid, instead of a colonoscopy prep medication. The nursing board's investigation revealed multiple process failures, including a barcode scanning issue and a workaround that led to the administration of the wrong medication. The nurse involved was not disciplined by the nursing board, but concerns were raised about not visually double-checking the medication's label. The incident has prompted discussions about the complexities of healthcare, the over-reliance on technology, and the need for human vigilance in preventing medication errors. The Kentucky Board of Pharmacy is currently investigating the incident.

via LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY|

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