Lapu-Lapu City Hospital denies negligence in death of mother and newborn

• Lapu-Lapu City Hospital denied allegations of negligence in the deaths of Elsie Patambag and her newborn, asserting that standard protocols and emergency procedures were followed during the cesarean section
• Social media posts accused the hospital of delaying medical attention, claiming Elsie arrived at 8 a.m. but was only attended to five hours later, Cebu Daily News reported
• Elsie’s cousin, Jennifer Canane, alleged that Elsie screamed in pain after receiving anesthesia and died after giving birth, with the newborn also sustaining a facial laceration
• The hospital clarified that Elsie was referred from Carajay Maternity and prioritized for surgery due to a high-risk face presentation, rescheduling two pre-scheduled operations

Officials of the Lapu-Lapu City Hospital have denied allegations of negligence following the death of Elsie Patambag and her newborn baby on Thursday, July 31.

In a statement released on social media on Saturday, August 2, hospital officials asserted that standard protocols and emergency procedures were strictly followed during the cesarean section.

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The hospital’s statement came after several social media posts blamed the medical facility for the deaths.

Accusations surfaced regarding alleged delays in attending to the patient, claiming Elsie arrived at the hospital around 8 a.m. but was only attended to by 1 p.m.

Jennifer Canane, the victim’s cousin, alleged in a social media post that the attending physician administered anesthesia to Elsie in preparation for the cesarean section.

Canane said Elsie screamed in pain after the injection and later died after giving birth, with foam coming out of her mouth. She also claimed the baby had a laceration on its face.

“Naa siyay mga lagom asta ang bata naay samad sa nawng wala me kahibaw og gi onsa ni sila sa doctor og ngano naa silay ingon ani,” she added.

Elsie’s husband, Mario, sought assistance from the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office on Friday to request an autopsy and inquire about the baby’s facial wound.

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The hospital clarified that Elsie was first brought to Carajay Maternity before being transferred to their emergency room at 11 a.m. due to a face presentation, a high-risk obstetric condition.

They said two scheduled surgeries were rescheduled to prioritize Elsie’s urgent cesarean section.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh