The Director of the Chai Nat Provincial Public Health Office has addressed the issue regarding a nurse who accidentally administered the wrong injection, resulting in a patient going into a coma. The hospital confirmed that the patient has now stabilized and the nurse has been reassigned to a different department.
On September 13, a woman named Pornnapat Muangskul sought assistance from the “Sai Mai Must Survive” coordinated page in Bangkok for her brother who was suffering from a fever. He was admitted to a hospital in Chai Nat for observation. After being treated overnight, the doctor indicated he was improving but needed glucose due to low blood sugar levels. The patient was set to return home, but during the glucose injection, he experienced severe convulsions. The medical team immediately moved him to the ICU. It was later revealed that the nurse had injected a heart medication by mistake, likely due to her being overworked without sufficient rest.
The patient’s condition worsened and he was transferred to the Chai Nat Hospital ICU, where he remained for over 10 days. The family reported not knowing which medication was administered and the patient developed pneumonia as a complication, requiring long-term care. The family is uncertain about the patient’s recovery and ability to walk normally.
On September 24, Dr. Pallop Yodsirachinda, the provincial public health doctor, provided insight into the situation, stating that the patient was suffering from internal bleeding and sepsis, which led to low blood sugar. The nurse mistakenly administered a heart medication rather than glucose, which caused the patient’s severe reaction. The hospital has ensured that the patient received necessary emergency care and that specialists were consulted. The patient was discharged from ICU three days prior and is currently stable.
Dr. Pallop emphasized that the hospital is taking this incident seriously and will investigate to prevent future occurrences. The nurse involved has been temporarily reassigned, and the hospital is committed to fully supporting the patient and covering all medical expenses incurred. The patient is currently recovering and is no longer in a critical state.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
