Every parents nightmare - Hospital admits error that killed 3 year old boy

[tinhamodic]

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Hospital officials in Gainsville have admitted error in the death of a 3-year-old.

Sebastian Ferrero died Oct. 10 from a medication overdose. That was two days after a routine test was supposed to help doctors determine why the boy's growth was below average.

Instead of receiving the prescribed dose of 5.75 grams of the amino acid arginine, officials said the Shands Medical Outpatient Pharmacy gave him more than 60 grams.
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An official with the UF pediatrics department said they take full responsibility for the boy's death. Dr. Donald Novak said the boy showed signs of distress while he received the medication through a catheter, and the procedure was halted. But it was continued after a doctor examined the boy.

A pharmacist and a nurse involved in the case have been placed on administrative leave. A moratorium has been instituted on all infusion procedures at all UF clinics until a quality assessment and new patient safety measures are implemented.

The Gainesville Sun reported that the family reached an out-of-court settlement with the hospital. A family spokesman said their concern now is that steps are taken so this doesn't happen to someone else's child in the future.

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This is terrible. I feel for the parents.

[Purgatory]

In before lawsuit.

[Payapaya]

I wonder why no one questioned the 60 grams, that is a little to much. :oh

[Sasuke]

Damn that's dreadful what's worse now is that the family will most probably see $$$ signs before there eyes.

People care about money more than relatives, a sad fact.

[Karma]

I wonder why no one questioned the 60 grams, that is a little to much. :oh

Probably cuz most people these days dont give a damn about anything they just want their pay.. thats why those 2 got *fired* or dismissed w/e.

[Roll]

That's just sad.:(

[Cell]

Damn that's dreadful what's worse now is that the family will most probably see $$$ signs before there eyes.

People care about money more than relatives, a sad fact.

It's not like they can sue for the kids life. He's dead. Maybe they want the money for expenses like for his funeral, or other things. Just because they're going to sue for money doesn't mean they're not sad about their child.

[Karma]

It's not like they can sue for the kids life. He's dead. Maybe they want the money for expenses like for his funeral, or other things. Just because they're going to sue for money doesn't mean they're not sad about their child.

Agreed if had a 3 year old child and it died i would not go cry for ever and leave the hospital alone. Its called taking action i am sure they cant afford a funeral real easy ya know money dont grow on trees that why they sue.

[tinhamodic]

Lawsuits do serve some purpose other than just 'getting money'. It's also a form of punishment and to let the people involved know that they are responsible and accountable for their actions.

[Paper Tiger]

Lawsuits do serve some purpose other than just 'getting money'. It's also a form of punishment and to let the people involved know that they are responsible and accountable for their actions.

I agree that an indemnity should be paid, but sometimes in medicine, mistakes happen. It's not an exact science and unfortunately wrong decisions are often fatal decisions, but unless it can be determined that the death is a result of neglect (as opposed to a mistaken yet nevertheless well-considered opinion), to try and get $80 million USD (or some other absurd figure) out of the hospital is just unfair.

[Gaawa-chan]

Shit... how the Hell did they make that mistake?!

[Darklyre]

Shit... how the Hell did they make that mistake?!

Someone forgot to carry the decimal place. :wink

[Mike Hunt]

60 grams? 5.75? Big difference buddy.

[cold drinks]

because of a certain error this kid lost his life.

[Z.:M:.Z]

Them damn Doctors call themselves doctors? Man I would have more sense than that. And I might be the most dumbest fuck on here. If I was them parents, Id go kick the doctor in the nuts, And give the nurse a big old fashioned titty twister.

[Denji]

Just despicable. Because some idiots weren't paying attention, a little boy had to die. These pointless deaths always anger me the most.

[Razza]

The problem I have isn't the issue of a mathematical error. Last I checked though 60g normally is a lot more than 5.75g simply in terms of volume. Someone wasn't paying attention.

[Sean Connery]

at least the parents are gonna make some $$$$ in that malpractice lawsuit

[Xion]

Instead of receiving the prescribed dose of 5.75 grams of the amino acid arginine, officials said the Shands Medical Outpatient Pharmacy gave him more than 60 grams.


That is ridiculous!!!

Criminal negligence might very well be a factor as well, not just monetary gains. That is sicker than sick and I am surprised that such an enormous error like that could have been made.

[TH4N4T0S]

The perpetrators are certainly appalling. How could they have made such a mistake? Such idiocy led to nothing but anger and suffering.

[Sean Connery]

That is ridiculous!!!

Criminal negligence might very well be a factor as well, not just monetary gains. That is sicker than sick and I am surprised that such an enormous error like that could have been made.

well that's medical malpractice for you

[Xion]

well that's medical malpractice for you

That's more than malpractice...that is insanity!!!!

There must have been some really retarded people working at that hospital to let such a tragedy take place!!! :yell

[Kojiro Ganryu Sasaki]

In before lawsuit.

And people wonder why health care costs so much in the us...

[M E L O D Y]

horrible :( truly ridiculous

[Kira]

That is just so sad :cry.

[spaZ]

Wow how dumb can a hospital be?

[Jaga]

that sucks for the parents.