Three arrested for eight dialysis deaths

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Update: June, 23/2017 – 17:00

A doctor provides emergency aid to one of the victims of the incident. — Photo news.zing.vn

HÒA BÌNH — Police in Hòa Bình Province have arrested three people suspected to be responsible for the deaths of eight patients who underwent kidney dialysis treatment at a local hospital in May.

They are Bùi Mạnh Quốc, Trần Văn Sơn and Hoàng Công Lương.

According to investigators, they will be charged in a criminal case involving one of the most serious medical incidents in recent years. Tiếp tục đọc “Three arrested for eight dialysis deaths”

Six out of 18 dialysis patients died during treatment

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Update: May, 29/2017 – 22:00

Photo for illustration: patients receive dialysis at Bạch Mại Hospital. — Photo nld.com.vn

HÒA BÌNH — Six out of 18 kidney patients who were receiving dialysis at Hòa Bình Province General Hospital died on Monday morning with suspected anaphylactic shock.

As soon as the deaths were reported, the hospital turned off its dialysis machines and transferred the living patients to Hòa Bình City’s General Hospital for emergency aid. Tiếp tục đọc “Six out of 18 dialysis patients died during treatment”