Four patients undergoing routine joint replacement surgeries at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville received an incorrect drug injection, leading to at least one case of paralysis, according to family reports. The hospital acknowledged a medication error involving potassium phosphate instead of the intended anesthetic, Bupivacaine. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident following a report from the Tennessee Healthcare Facilities Commission. One family member stated that her mother-in-law is paralyzed from the breastbone down and expressed uncertainty about her recovery. Three other patients reportedly experienced serious complications. Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, the hospital's president and CEO, issued an apology and stated that the hospital is implementing corrective measures and enhanced safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
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Medication error at Nashville hospital results in patient paralysis and complications for others
A medication error at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville has resulted in at least one patient being paralyzed after receiving potassium phosphate instead of the intended anesthetic during surgery. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the incident, which has also affected three other patients with serious complications.
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Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt
Medication error at Nashville hospital results in patient paralysis and complications for others