In a swift response to a distressing incident, Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana urgently calls for a detailed report from the Director of Colombo National Hospital following the tragic death of a patient, Nuala Thevathasan, raising concerns about potential medical negligence.
The incident unfolded when the 58-year-old woman, residing in Nugegoda, underwent breast surgery in Operating Room B of Ward No. 6A. Shockingly, it is reported that she may have been mistakenly administered high levels of carbon dioxide instead of life-sustaining oxygen, sparking questions about the adequacy of medical protocols.
Sources indicate that the mix-up in gas administration has triggered heightened scrutiny, emphasizing the potential grave consequences of such negligence, ultimately leading to the loss of a patient's life.
The victim, Nuala Thevathasan, succumbed to the unfortunate incident, prompting an urgent call for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
