Nurse Accused of Switching IV Solutions, Resulting in Multiple Patient Deaths in Oregon Hospital

There is a shocking incident in the United States where “a nurse changed the intravenous drip” resulting in the death of a patient. (Image/Pixabay)

There is an incident in Oregon, USA, where a nurse was suspected of “switching” an intravenous solution, leading to the death of at least 10 patients. The hospital, the police and the state health department have confirmed that they received a notification of’ r the case and is cooperating in the investigation It is not yet known Know if anyone has been arrested for this.

A nurse in the United States “turned off a patient’s intravenous solution and replaced it with unsterilized tap water.” 10 people are reported dead. (Photo/reproduced from X)

According to the New York Post, the Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center reported to the police in early December last year that employees were stealing medications and changing intravenous fentanyl solution (also translated as fentanyl) out of packages, the nurse took involved in the case of injecting patients with unsterilized tap water to cover up the misuse of the hospital’s painkiller, fentanyl.

According to a report by the Rogue Valley Times, this crime began affecting patients in the fall of 2022. Two of the patients’ family members were told by the hospital that the patients’ painkillers had been “switched” into unsterilized bags . told local NBC station KOBI-TV that a total of nine people had died from the infection, and another report stated that a total of 10 people had died.

Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic, but its abuse has become a major reason for the rampant drug problem and overdose deaths in the United States. Police claimed that all affected patients had been informed of the robbery at the hospital, but refused to reveal how many people died or were affected.

In response to this incident, the hospital only responded with a statement, “We were very sad to learn about this matter, it was reported to law enforcement, and we are working closely with them.” The Oregon State Department of Health confirmed on the 3rd that it is investigating. “Notification of an incident that resulted in a healthcare-associated infection, serious injury to multiple patients, and possibly death. “It is unclear if anyone has been arrested.

A nurse in the United States “turned off a patient’s intravenous solution and replaced it with unsterilized tap water.” 10 people are reported dead. (Photo/reproduced from X)
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