In light of the allegations of a wrong blood transfusion on a 62-year-old elderly patient at Rajkot Civil Hospital, the superintendent of the hospital suspended a resident doctor for 7 days with a salary deduction. The resident doctor worked in the orthopedic department of Rajkot Civil Hospital.
The doctor's suspension was an outcome of allegedly administering 'B' positive blood, which was intended for a different patient. The patient, an elderly patient, was in urgent need of 'O'- positive blood during a fractured hip surgery. In consequence, the patient had to be immediately put on a ventilator.
The measure was put into effect after the committee, which Civil Superintendent Dr. R. S. Trivedi constituted to investigate this matter, conducted an investigation that revealed the doctor's negligence during the blood transfusion procedure.
Furthermore, a report will be forwarded to the Gandhinagar head office for further disciplinary action against the doctor.
As per a Free Press Journal news report, the incident occurred on January 19, when the patient was admitted to the trauma center of the hospital with a fractured hip after suffering injuries in a motorbike accident. The patient was taken in for surgery to fix the fractured hip.
During the procedure, the patient experienced significant blood loss and needed an urgent transfusion of 'O' group blood. Though the attending doctor mistakenly gave B-positive blood, which was meant for another patient.
The patient experienced significant health deterioration after receiving the wrong blood during the transfusion. A transfusion with the wrong blood type can cause a rigorous reaction that may be life-threatening. The patient began showing symptoms and was immediately placed on a ventilator.
In response to the incident, the family members of the patient accused the doctor of alleged medical negligence. Later, an investigation by the committee concluded that the doctor was responsible for the wrong blood transfusion.
Currently, the resident doctor is under suspension, and further action will be taken with an in-depth investigation into the case.
(Input from various sources)
(Rehash/Komal Bhoi/MSM)
