18-Year-Old Woman in ICU After Nose Surgery Mistake Involving Acid Injection

An 18-year-old woman was admitted to intensive care following a severe complication during a nose surgery at a private hospital in central Israel on Friday. According to police investigations, the anesthesiologist mistakenly injected an acidic substance instead of anesthesia, causing serious burns to the patient's face and respiratory tract. The surgical team noticed the damage during the procedure and immediately stopped the operation. The patient was intubated, sedated, and ventilated before being urgently transferred to Ichilov Hospital, where doctors stabilized her condition.

Due to significant respiratory damage, she underwent an emergency surgery involving an extended medical team before remaining sedated and ventilated in intensive care. The woman had previously been injured in a car accident two years ago, and the surgery was intended to correct her nose. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, focusing on possible medical negligence and the circumstances that led to the critical error during the procedure.