http://kvp.expressen.se/nyheter/1.23151 ... ninfluensaHospital launches ivestigation after the death of the swine flu
Helsingborg Hospital has adopted an internal investigation in response to the pregnant 41-year old who died on Friday in what is believed to be swine flu.
Next week, hospital management may also decide on a Lex Maria notification.
The pregnant 41-year old came into the emergency ward at the hospital in Helsingborg on Friday after her condition deteriorated and she became unconsious. According to her girlfriend, she will be experiencing seizures before she become completely unresponsive. Despite intensive revive, her life went not to save.
Less pneumonia
In a press release confirming now Helsingborg Hospital where the woman was treated on Janyary 24 to 26 because of nausea and cough. She also showed a slight pneumonia. The woman was treated with antibiotics and prophylactics against influenza because she was pregnant and non-vaccinated - all "under normal processing procedures," the hospital in the press release. After two days in the hospital she was written out - and two days later she died.
Internal investigation
After being notified of the woman's death has now Bosse Ervander, the acting chief medical officer at Helsingborg Hospital, decided that an internal investigation to be carried out in the coming days for the hospital management next week to decide on a Lex Maria-notification must be submitted to the National Board.
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