WILLEMSTAD - An investigation is currently underway into the unfortunate demise of a patient at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC). By the close of this month, a comprehensive report detailing the circumstances surrounding the patient's death is expected to be delivered to the office of Minister Javier Silvania. This directive has been issued by the Public Health Inspectorate, acting under the minister's authority.
The case revolves around a woman who tragically passed away merely a day before her scheduled discharge from the hospital. Amid the ongoing investigations, her grieving son has reached out to Minister Javier Silvania for guidance and support. Concurrently, a legal proceeding is in progress as the son seeks to shed light on the possibility of medical negligence playing a role in his mother's untimely demise.
Details surrounding the patient's medical journey have come to light. The patient, in need of medical attention, underwent a crucial CT scan and necessitated an intravenous infusion. However, complications arose during the procedure as a nurse from the department encountered difficulties in administering the injection. Preliminary indications suggest a potential blockage within the line.
In response to the challenge, the vigilant nurse retraced her steps and attempted to address the obstruction by employing an appropriate solution. Unfortunately, as the line was being flushed, an agonizing ordeal unfolded. The patient's immediate reaction was one of excruciating pain, prompting her to urgently cry out for the procedure to cease. Gripped by intense burning sensations, she instinctively clutched her throat, voicing her anguish with piercing screams.
Adding to the distressing scene, the patient's son, emotionally impacted by the unfolding events, vociferously demanded an end to the procedure. Tragically, the woman's condition rapidly deteriorated, and she lost consciousness. Despite immediate medical interventions, her life could not be saved.