18-Year-Old Critically Injured After Anesthesia Mix-Up During Nose Surgery in Central Israel
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
An 18-year-old woman suffered severe burns and respiratory damage after an anesthesiologist allegedly injected an acidic substance instead of anesthesia during nose surgery in central Israel. She remains in critical condition at Ichilov Hospital, and police are investigating possible medical negligence.
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- An 18-year-old woman was critically injured during nose surgery due to an anesthesia mix-up.
- An acidic substance was allegedly administered instead of anesthesia, causing severe burns.
- The error was discovered mid-surgery, and emergency measures were taken including intubation.
- She was transferred to Ichilov Hospital and underwent emergency airway surgery.
- Police have opened an investigation into suspected medical negligence.
- The patient remains sedated and in intensive care at Ichilov Hospital.
Police have launched an investigation into suspected medical negligence following a serious incident at a private hospital in central Israel on Friday. An 18-year-old woman, who had previously been injured in a car accident near Gevat Junction about two years ago, underwent nose surgery at the hospital. During the procedure, it is suspected that the anesthesiologist mistakenly administered an acidic substance instead of anesthesia. This error caused severe burns to her face and respiratory system. The surgeon noticed the problem during the operation and halted the procedure. A paramedic intubated the patient, who was then sedated and ventilated. She was transferred to Ichilov Hospital, where she remains in critical condition in intensive care. Due to the severe damage to her respiratory tract, she underwent emergency surgery involving a team of about ten doctors to treat her airway injuries. She remains sedated and hospitalized in intensive care. The police investigation is ongoing to clarify the circumstances and the suspected negligence.
