Family withdraws complaint

On October 9, according to information from the leaders of Lam Dong General Hospital, relatives of Ms. K'H. (29 years old, a mother who died after giving birth, Lam Ha district, Lam Dong province) withdrew their complaint. The cause of death of this mother was due to dengue shock, complications of irreversible multiple organ failure.

After hearing Lam Dong General Hospital's explanation of the cause of death, the family agreed to withdraw the complaint and pledged not to question or complain further.

Lam Dong Provincial General Hospital - Photo: NN

On September 15, Ms. K'H. was admitted to Lam Dong General Hospital with a diagnosis of 38.5 weeks of pregnancy, fetal distress, fetal abnormalities causing hydrocele, ruptured membranes, pre-eclampsia, and hypothyroidism, which were treated well. Therefore, the indication for emergency surgery for the patient was correct. The mother had a cesarean section to deliver a 2.4 kg baby girl, the baby was actively resuscitated and transferred to a higher level for continued treatment.

During the care and monitoring process until September 18, the patient had a fever of 40 degrees Celsius. The on-duty doctor performed a full examination and prescribed medication. The patient responded well to the antipyretic and by late that same day, Ms. K'H.'s fever had gone away. By the next morning (September 19), the mother had no more fever, only a cough, and wished to be discharged to take care of her newborn baby being treated in Ho Chi Minh City. The hospital discharged the patient and instructed her on post-operative care.

On September 21, the mother's health worsened and she was admitted to Lam Dong General Hospital for the second time. The hospital diagnosed Ms. K'H. with severe Dengue fever, fever of 40 degrees Celsius, severe bleeding (abdominal cavity had 4,500 ml of dark red, thin fluid), and multiple organ failure (heart failure, liver failure, kidney failure).

During the exploratory emergency surgery, the surgical wound was found to be dry and well healed; there was oozing fluid and blood throughout the abdomen that was difficult to stop; paraclinical examination showed a blood clotting disorder. The patient's clinical condition was consistent with complications of dengue fever. The hospital determined that there were no accidents or complications arising from the first cesarean section.

Lam Dong General Hospital determined that the attitude of reception, monitoring and care of medical staff was appropriate. The medical staff of the unit followed the correct procedures, enthusiastically performed emergency resuscitation, and clearly explained the condition to Ms. K'H's family. Despite seeking advice from higher-level treatment, the patient was admitted to the hospital in a state of severe shock with complications of multiple organ failure due to dengue fever and did not survive.

Regarding the condition of Ms. K'H.'s baby girl, who was born by cesarean section, the pediatrician received the patient in the operating room for intensive resuscitation and transfer to a higher level. Currently, the health condition of the newborn girl is stable and she has been discharged from the hospital.

Source: https://baodaknong.vn/vu-san-phu-tu-vong-sau-11-ngay-sinh-mo-o-lam-dong-gia-dinh-rut-don-khieu-nai-231318.html