A spokesperson for Queen Mary Hospital said today (19th) that a patient was prepared to receive potassium solution supplementation after receiving the central venous catheter care procedure last Tuesday (12th). During this period, the nurse had to flush the catheter with normal saline, but by mistake The undiluted potassium solution is rinsed.
The nurse immediately noticed that the patient's heartbeat stopped, and the medical team started first aid, and the patient regained consciousness. The current condition is stable.
According to the hospital, it has been reported to the Head Office of the Hospital Authority through the early incident notification system and classified as an important risk event. An investigation report will be submitted within 8 weeks.
The nurse of Queen Mary Hospital accidentally flushed the catheter with potassium solution as saline.
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The patient regained consciousness after first aid hospital: no sequelae
The spokesperson said that after the nurse noticed that the patient's heartbeat stopped, the medical team immediately started emergency care, and the patient immediately regained consciousness.
The doctor performed a detailed evaluation for the patient afterwards and confirmed that the readings of heartbeat, blood pressure, and blood oxygen content returned to normal. No related sequelae were found for the time being.
The patient is currently staying in the internal medicine ward of Queen Mary Hospital. He continues to receive treatment for his own illness and is in stable condition.
The medical staff will closely monitor the patient's recovery progress and keep in touch with the patient's family.
The hospital emphasized that it is very concerned about the incident, has explained and apologized to the patient and his family, and has reported it to the Head Office of the Hospital Authority through the early incident notification system and classified it as an important risk event.
The hospital has also immediately reviewed the storage and use of the concentrated potassium solution, and reminded medical staff to follow relevant guidelines when using it.
The hospital will submit an investigation report of the incident within eight weeks.
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