Blanca Yulieth Jaimes Gamboa, a 13 -year -old girl, died after undergoing surgery at the Piedecuesta clinic, located in the department of Santander, Colombia.
OK Vanguardthe child had suffered a fracture in the humerus while he was in his school in the municipality of Santa Barbara.
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Initially it was attended in a local health center, but due to the seriousness of the injury, it was transferred to the aforementioned clinic, where the surgical procedure was scheduled. during the operation, the child suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest that was fatal.
According to the official statement issued by the Piedecuesta clinic, cardiorespiratory arrest suddenly occurred during surgery. The medical personnel immediately activated advanced resuscitation maneuvers, initially achieving stabilize the patient.
However, despite the efforts made under strict surveillance in the Intensive Care Unit, the child died shortly after. The institution said that the medical procedure was carried out properly and timely, but no additional details were offered about the possible causes of the event.
The child of the child expressed his bewilderment and pain before what happened. One of the relatives, expressed the following: “She was fine, she only had a fracture in her arm. We don’t understand why she died in surgery. We want answers.”. This testimony reflects the uncertainty and demand for clear explanations by the relatives, who have requested that the case be investigated quickly to clarify the circumstances that led to death.
-The case has generated shock in the local community and has put the need to guarantee safe medical procedures, especially in young patients. Although the clinic has defended the performance of its medical team, relatives insist that the relevant investigations are carried out to determine if there were any kind of unexpected negligence or complication that was not anticipated.
At the moment, no more details have been released on the ongoing investigations or on the steps that the competent authorities will follow to clarify the facts. The tragedy has left a deep mark on the municipality of Santa Barbarawhere the child was known, and has generated a call to transparency in medical procedures and in communication with affected families.
The City Hall Santa Barbara Santander published on Facebook its condolences, where she said: “In Memory of Blanca Yulieth Jaimes Gamboa. From the municipal administration of Santa Barbara, at the head of Mr. Mayor Elkin Mauricio Ortega Barbosa, we deeply regret the death of the white girl Yulieth Jaimes Gamboa. We express our most felt condolences to his family and loved ones. Grant strength in this difficult time. ”
Through a statement, the Piedecuesta clinic regretted what happened and indicated that “since admission, the patient received corresponding medical care, quality and in accordance with the established protocols. During the surgical procedure a sudden event of cardiorespiratory arrest was presented.”
“An initial response was achieved, but later, and despite the ideal and timely medical performance, the patient died. The relevant clinical analysis to establish, with scientific rigor, the possible causes of the outcome, ”added the clinic.
The deceased minor lived with her family in the La Chácara village, in the municipality of Santa Bárbara, located approximately 90 minutes from Piedecuesta.
“We deeply regret the death of the girl. We express our most felt condolences to her family and loved ones. May God grant them strength at this difficult moment,” said the Mayor’s Office of Santa Barbara.
