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Nurse’s Use of Intravenous Inhaler Puts 4-Year-Old in Coma: Investigation Launched

Investigation Launched into Private Hospital after Nurse Puts Child in Coma

Trang Provincial Police Station investigates following incident at private hospital

The Trang Provincial Police Station has initiated an investigation into a private hospital after a nurse allegedly administered an intravenous inhaler, causing a 4-year-old child to slip into a coma. The incident occurred when the part-time nurse injected adrenaline intravenously, which is typically administered through aerosol spray. The child’s mother is reportedly preparing legal action as the story unfolds.

Trang Provincial Police Station probes private hospital after a nurse uses an intravenous inhaler on a 4-year-old child.

In a recent update on August 28, 2023, Dr. Sinchai Rongdej, a public health doctor from the Trang Province, revealed that his office received preliminary information about the case, which took place in June 2566. The focus of the investigation revolves around the treatment order and its effects.

Dr. Sinchai further explained that the 4-year-old child showed severe symptoms, prompting immediate life-saving measures on-site. The child was subsequently transferred to Trang Hospital and Hat Yai Hospital in Songkhla Province. While the child’s condition has stabilized, they still experience partial hemisphere weakness, rendering them unable to attend school.

To ensure accountability, Dr. Sinchai indicated that the Trang Provincial Public Health Office would thoroughly examine the private hospital’s professional service providers across various departments. The investigation aims to determine if the office received correct permission lists and whether service standards and management errors played a role in the inappropriate administration of medication.

Moreover, Dr. Sinchai has involved a consumer protection group in the investigation, tasking them with collecting evidence regarding the medication administered, the individuals responsible for ordering it, and who actually administered the initial dose. Additionally, the authenticity of the drugs used, particularly adrenaline, a potentially hazardous substance, will be closely examined. Dr. Sinchai emphasized the importance of precision and caution in the preparation and delivery of medication to patients.

Furthermore, Dr. Sinchai has personally looked into the practices of the private hospital, assessing their level of responsibility and investigating the type of medication given to the victims. Although the affected family has not filed any complaints with the Trang Provincial Police Station, the deputy public health doctor has been instructed to conduct a thorough examination. The aim is to ensure fairness for both the individuals seeking medical services and the providers themselves, as the incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Trang Province.

Dr. Sinchai highlighted that the investigation would also focus on the nurse responsible for administering the medication. It will delve into their employment status, affiliation with the Trang Provincial Public Health Office, and whether they had the correct permissions. If any wrongdoing is found, the primary responsibility will lie with the owner of the private hospital.

Trang Provincial Police Station ordered an investigation into a private hospital after a nurse used an intravenous inhaler to cause a 4-year-old child to go into a coma.

According to the news report, the 4-year-old son fell into a coma. After a part-time nurse in a private hospital Administered adrenaline intravenously. although it is usually given by aerosol spray While the mother’s side is preparing to set up a lawyer to proceed to the end As already presented in the news

Trang Provincial Police Station ordered an examination at a private hospital after a nurse used an intravenous inhaler to induce a 4-year-old child to go into a coma.

The latest on August 28, 2023, Dr. Sinchai Rongdej, public health doctor (Sor Sor Sor.), Trang Province revealed the case that the office received some rough information, which happened in June Y. 2566 In general, in this of what is mentioned is treatment order and effect

Dr Sinchai went on to say that caused the 4-year-old to have severe symptoms. Until having to rush to save the life on the spot and then transfer him to Trang Hospital and Hat Yai Hospital, Songkhla Province, who know that the younger brother’s latest condition has passed the crisis. but he also has a hemisphere weakness unable to go to school

Dr. Sinchai said that the Trang Provincial Public Health Office went down to look at the subject of professional service providers in different branches of this private hospital, whether they had informed the permission list to come to the office correctly, everyone or not. Including looking at the issue of service standards and management errors In case of inappropriate drug administration

Dr Sinchai said he had given it to the consumer protection group. Go down to examine and gather various evidence about what drugs are given to patients, who ordered them, and who was the person who took the order for the first dose. Have you checked the authenticity of these drugs or not? Especially in this case there is adrenaline, which is a dangerous drug. or take orders until you reach the medicine room you must be careful And to be the right channel to enter the patient’s body

Dr. Sinchai said that otherwise it could cause sudden side effects. Because the drug adrenaline usually will not be popular with intravenous unless the patient is unconscious cardiac arrest to help resuscitate But if it is given in normal patients focus on spraying aerosol to receive the drug gradually

Dr. Sinchai said that at the same time he also went to follow the story of this private hospital. How to show responsibility And what medicines were given to the victims? Despite all the issues that happened, the relatives did not complain to the Trang Provincial Police Station. But he ordered the deputy public health doctor to go down and look. Because the incident happened in the area of ​​Trang Province, which is willing to be fair to both parties both service receiver and service provider

Dr. Sinchai said that as well as going to check in the part of the nurse who gave the drug that Are you a part-time nurse Where do you work Are you affiliated with Trang Provincial Public Health Office? and permission is correct or not and if it is not done correctly The main fault is the Owner of the private hospital

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