On May 13, Brenda Berges went to the Domingo Mercante Hospital to undergo a colonoscopy. After finishing the procedure and still Under the effects of anesthesia, he left the operating room on a stretcher without rails. During the transfer, Brenda tried to turn and fell to the ground.
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The 38-year-old administrative worker suffered fractures to her skull and jaw, as well as internal bleeding. She remained hospitalized for seven days. She died on Monday at the Esteban Echeverría Bicentennial Hospital, where she had been transferred.
Brenda worked in the Management Secretariat of the Mercante Hospital. In dialogue with the ‘Diario Effect’ portal, a friend of the victim reported that “they hid her for two days, until her family found out that they were going to transfer her to the Bicentennial and there they had to tell what happened.”
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Sources from the Ministry of Health of the province of Buenos Aires informed ‘LA NACION’ that “it began a summary of internal investigation of all areas that were affected in the patient’s care and the case is already with Justice”, in UFI No. 4 of Culpable Crimes, in charge of prosecutor Ana de Leo.
“Today, as we face your painful loss, we remember you with the love and respect that you deserve. Reflecting on the importance of our responsibility in patient care and safety, honoring your memory with our daily commitment“Carolina wrote.
Celeste, an acquaintance of Brenda, said: “Just saying, fly high. Life is sometimes unfair but now you are an angel. Always so respectful, supportive and empathetic, always so kind, an unforgettable person for those of us who knew her, she undoubtedly leaves us a big empty”.
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“One of the most difficult news I have heard in my life. A great woman, thoughtful, professional and committed. Very sad, we accompany her loved ones in this difficult and hard moment. Much regret in the hospital. Your commitment will be missed.“Marcos concluded.
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According to the experts, the patient was in the ophthalmology sector of the health center, where an eye fundus examination had been performed as part of a treatment. Once the study was finished, the woman left the office and went to where the elevators were located. She pressed the button for one and did not realize that she was not there.
While trying to enter, he fell two stories down the elevator shaft. According to sources, the fall was noticed by the hospital doctors, who rushed to assist her and diagnosed her with a skull fracture and various multiple traumas.
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Due to her condition, she underwent surgery and was then transferred to the intensive care room, where she remained under observation. Days later, the health center confirmed her death, ‘Diario Uno’ reported.
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