A disturbing incident at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital has raised alarm bells about the quality of surgical instruments used in public hospitals. A rusted pair of scissors broke apart, putting the patient's life at risk.
The incident occurred when a trainee doctor was performing the C-section. A small portion of the scissors suddenly broke off and fell when the caesarean section was going on. Fortunately, the patient did not suffer any injuries.
Junior doctors at SSKM Hospital have come forward, alleging that this is not the first time such an incident has happened. They shared images of the broken scissors on social media, highlighting concerns about patient safety and substandard equipment.Dr. Kajal Krishna Banik, Senior Physician
Hospital Probe:
SSKM Hospital authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident. Officials are reviewing the history of the scissors, including when they were last sterilized and how they ended up in the operation theater.
Broader Concerns:
Junior doctors have voiced concerns over quality control measures, emphasizing that patient safety should be the paramount concern. This incident raises questions about the hospital's sterilization protocols, inventory management, and overall patient safety practices.
We informed the sister in-charge. She said that she has a box full of such instruments. These are all fresh scissors. Probably these are all old rusted instruments which have been supplied after being freshly painted. The patient could have suffered injuries in her gut had it fell inside. The bladder dissection was going on when this happened.A Trainee Doctor of SSKM Hospital
Hospital officials are under pressure to provide detailed explanations about procedures followed in maintaining and sterilizing surgical equipment. The incident has led to demands for a comprehensive audit of all surgical tools and equipment used within the facility.
West Bengal Health Secretary Narayan Swaroop Nigam has directed the Central Medical Store to investigate the incident. Similar incidents have occurred at other government hospitals, including RG Kar Medical College, where stained surgical gloves were sent for use in operations.
(Input From Various Sources)
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