Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital 2-year-old boy died Documents sent to 6 doctors in charge October 21, 17:54
Six years ago, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department was in charge of the death of a 2-year-old boy who was given a sedative after surgery at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, saying that he continued to use the drug without properly grasping his condition. Six doctors were sent documents on suspicion of accidental fatalities in business.
Six years ago, in February 2014, a 2-year-old boy who was receiving intensive care with a respirator after surgery for a neck tumor at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, was treated with the sedative "propofol". He died 3 days after being administered.
In principle, propofol was banned from use in children who were on intensive care with a ventilator, but according to previous investigations by the Metropolitan Police Department, it had been given to boys for more than 70 hours. I know.
According to the investigators, the hospital did not take any measures to stop using the drug or switch to another drug, even though the waveform of the electrocardiogram and the color of urine changed and the patient was in an abnormal condition. It means that.
The Metropolitan Police Department sent documents to six anesthesiologists who were in charge at the time on suspicion of manslaughter, saying that they continued to use the drug without taking appropriate measures against changes in the boy's condition.
The boy's parents have filed suits against doctors and nurses for compensation, and civil trials continue.
Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital said, "We pray for the souls of the patients who have died again and sincerely apologize to the bereaved families. We will continue to strive to ensure the safety and security of patients as a whole." I have commented.