A Post-Basic Nursing student, Taiwo Godwin, has been reported dead amid allegations of medical negligence by a colleague of the deceased, said to have died having reportedly suffered an asthma attack
Penpushing reports that an eyewitness said the deceased was said to have experienced breathing difficulties while playing football before being taken to the hospital for treatment, alleged that the student was still able to walk into the emergency unit when he arrived at the facility but his condition later deteriorated
The eyewitness accused medical personnel of the health facility of failing to administer oxygen to the patient despite his deteriorating condition, arguing that oxygen equipment had been placed on the patient, but the oxygen supply was allegedly not switched on.
Penpushing further reports that the eyewitness added and alleged that the medical team encountered difficulties while attempting to access the patient’s vein and secure his airway.
The management of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, reacting to the development said a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the death has commenced
Penpushing also reports that the management in a statement expressed sadness over the death of the student nurse, which occurred while he was receiving treatment at its General Medical Practice Unit.
The hospital management in statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Mr. Abiola Ajibola assured students, staff members and the general public that the ongoing investigation would be conducted in accordance with established procedures.
Penpushing reports Ajibola on behalf of the Acting Provost and Medical Director, said the management was committed to ensuring that the investigation was expedited and conducted thoroughly, impartially and transparently
The statement emphasized that necessary measures would be taken to establish the facts, address any issues identified and ensure that justice was served, and pledged to cooperate with relevant authorities and stakeholders as required.
Penpushing further reports that Ajibola in the statement urged members of the public to remain calm and refrain from prejudging the outcome of the investigation.
“We further assure all concerned that every necessary step will be taken to establish the facts, address any issues identified, and ensure that justice is served. While we appreciate the concerns and emotions surrounding this tragic event, we urge the public to remain calm and allow the investigation to proceed without prejudice to its findings’, he stated
Penpushing also reports that the management reiterated its commitment to patient safety, professional accountability and the maintenance of the highest standards of care within the institution, however, extended its condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues, fellow students and the wider nursing community, acknowledging the grief caused by the incident.
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