A 69 year old woman died in a Seattle hospital after she was accidentally injected with an antiseptic instead of a marker dye during a brain-aneurysm procedure. The mistake is believed to have occurred because the antiseptic solution had recently been changed from brown to colourless which is the same as the marker dye. The antiseptic solution was injected into a main leg artery resulting in blood vessel damage to the leg. Blood flow stopped and the leg became swollen followed by kidney failure, blood pressure drop and stroke. She had her leg amputated in an attempt to save her but the organ damage eventually caused her death. Her family is considering their legal options.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by The Seattle Times
About: Woman dies after being accidentally injected with antiseptic soution
Date: 25 November 2004
Source: The Seattle Times
Author: Nick Perry, Carol M. Ostrom
URL:
http:/ This summary article refers to the following medical categories:
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Related Medical Topics
» Next page: Woman dies after doctor cuts into her brain during nasal surgery
Rate This Website
Medical Tools & Articles:
Forums & Message Boards
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2009 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved.
