A nurse recognized as Taiwo Godwin Ayodeji has died after struggling an asthma attack at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, sparking outrage over alleged medical negligence.
Ayodeji, a post-basic nursing pupil at the School of Nursing, Aro, was mentioned to be a recognized asthma affected person.
According to an eyewitness account, Ayodeji developed respiration difficulties whereas taking part in soccer and was rushed to the hospital’s emergency unit.
The eyewitness, nevertheless, alleged that though Ayodeji was positioned on oxygen tools, the oxygen provide was not turned on.
“I noticed he was on oxygen, but the oxygen was not put on,” the supply was quoted as saying.
The supply additional alleged that by the point the medical workforce attended to him, his situation had deteriorated, with a weak pulse and dilated pupils. Efforts to safe his airway have been reportedly unsuccessful earlier than he was pronounced useless.
The eyewitness additionally alleged that Ayodeji’s loss of life was the second time a nurse from the identical faculty had died at the ability this yr, elevating considerations amongst colleagues and college students.
Reacting to the incident, the administration of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, confirmed the loss of life and introduced an investigation.
In a press assertion signed by the Public Relations Officer, Ajibola Joseph Oluwatoyin Abiola, on behalf of the Acting Provost and Medical Director on Saturday, the hospital mentioned it was deeply saddened by the premature loss of life of Mr Taiwo Godwin whereas receiving care at its General Medical Practice Unit, GMPU.
“The management extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends, colleagues, fellow students, and the entire nursing community over this painful loss,” the assertion mentioned.
The hospital assured college students, workers and the general public that an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident was ongoing, promising that it could be thorough, neutral and clear.
It urged the general public to stay calm and permit the investigation to proceed.
“We remain committed to patient safety, professional accountability and the highest standards of care,” the assertion added.
