Kota Health Authorities Halt Use of IV Fluids Following Adverse Reactions
Govt stops use of 3 IV fluids after adverse reactions at Kota clinic
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Public health officials in Kota, Rajasthan, have suspended the use of three IV fluids after patients at Sultanpur Community Health Centre experienced adverse reactions. This follows a recent incident where five patients died from suspected infections in local hospitals.
- 01Three patients at Sultanpur Community Health Centre showed severe symptoms after receiving IV fluids.
- 02The halted IV fluids include RL Compound Sodium Lactate Injection, Sodium Chloride, and Dextrose 500 ML.
- 03Dr. Shyam Bihari Malav reported that one patient was referred to a private hospital due to worsening conditions.
- 04No other adverse reactions have been reported in the Kota division from the same IV fluids.
- 05The health department has initiated testing of the flagged IV fluids to determine the cause of the reactions.
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In Kota, Rajasthan, public health authorities have suspended the use and distribution of three specific IV fluids after three patients at the Sultanpur Community Health Centre experienced adverse reactions. The patients, aged 17, 34, and 45, reported severe shivering, anxiety, and dizziness shortly after receiving the fluids. Notably, one patient, Dinesh Gochar, was suffering from diarrhoea and developed severe chills, necessitating a transfer to a private hospital for further treatment. The halted IV fluids include RL Compound Sodium Lactate Injection, Sodium Chloride, and Dextrose 500 ML. Dr. Shyam Bihari Malav, in-charge of the CHC, confirmed that samples of these fluids will be sent to Jaipur for analysis. Dr. Jagdish Soni, joint director of medical and health in Kota, stated that no other health facilities in the division have reported similar adverse reactions. This incident follows a recent tragedy at Kota's New Medical College and J K Lon hospitals, where five women died due to suspected hospital-acquired infections.
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The suspension of these IV fluids may affect patient treatment protocols in local health facilities.
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