At least two women are paralyzed and two others were injured following a pharmacy error at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville. The incident occurred when all four patients, who were preparing for joint replacement surgeries, were injected with potassium instead of the intended anesthetic. One of the affected patients, 72-year-old Glenda Dorton, reported losing feeling from her chest down after the injection. The hospital's president, Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, expressed regret over the incident and stated that the hospital has initiated an investigation and implemented corrective measures. The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are also looking into the matter. Details about the other patients' conditions have not been disclosed due to privacy concerns.
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Four Patients Injured Due to Medication Error at Nashville Hospital
A pharmacy error at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville resulted in four patients receiving potassium injections instead of the intended anesthetic, leading to paralysis in two women and injuries to two others. The hospital has begun an investigation and is cooperating with state regulators.
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