Infant’s finger allegedly cut by nurse

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A probe is underway over an incident involving a six-day old infant whose finger had been accidentally cut allegedly by a nurse attached to the Bandaranaike Children's Hospital, Peradenya.

Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Sampath Ranaweera who confirmed the incident said two inquiries by the Department and the hospital were progressing.

An operation had been performed to save the finger of the child, but it has not been successful. Therefore another surgery is due to be performed within the next few days.

The Nurse had reportedly admitted that the finger was cut accidentally, while administering an injection. (L.B.Senaratne)

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Comments - 18

tfernando Saturday, 25 August 2012 02:59 AM

When she was in labour pain she shouted 'Jesus'. One senior nurse blamed her "only females are here. Not your Jesus. " really pathetic.

Bagalawathie Saturday, 25 August 2012 10:15 PM

Some nurses treat patients like rubbish. These are the things that Mervyn Silva should talk about and not thousands of years old religious practices of a minority community.

citizen1 Saturday, 25 August 2012 03:12 PM

This is believeable. Must have tried to rush it.

citizen1 Saturday, 25 August 2012 03:11 PM

Good one.

Engine Driver Saturday, 25 August 2012 09:55 AM

How could this happen to a baby. God save Sri Lanka.

sach Saturday, 25 August 2012 09:09 AM

isnt there any institutn in SL where one can complain about such remarks by anybody. We need one.

RAMESH Saturday, 25 August 2012 05:07 AM

you are correct upto a certain extent. These people are very much concerned about their salary and ready to strike even for pitty reasons yet fail to fulfill their duty. Poor child. The nurse should be severly punished for her ignorance. She is IGNORANT i would say

Subbiah Saturday, 25 August 2012 04:32 AM

Does the hospital have enough medical staff ? I know in government hospitals nurses are overloaded with work.

Vernon Saturday, 25 August 2012 02:59 AM

This certainly cannot happen by giving an injection. In another report is was stated that it happened while cutting a bandage. This can happen, but due to carelessness.

peeda mossa Friday, 24 August 2012 03:32 PM

Did she administer the injection with a scalpel ?

Bushel Saturday, 25 August 2012 02:15 AM

Can a person on earth believe the statement ' finger was cut accidentally, while administering an injection." Se is trying to cover up the negligence

Gamarala Friday, 24 August 2012 06:49 PM

Get well Soon my Baby.
Mistend will Happen, but working with infants?. Next Time
You have nö Chance.

Fusion Friday, 24 August 2012 05:21 PM

WHAT?!

Yohan Perera Friday, 24 August 2012 04:49 PM

Stop all inquiries. So that the nurses island wide shall not take a union action...

IBNUABOO Friday, 24 August 2012 04:50 PM

did the nurse underwent training in the beaf shop?

ceylon Friday, 24 August 2012 04:43 PM

Medical staff is only concerned on their salary dues and to go on strike.

Jeevan Friday, 24 August 2012 04:03 PM

It can be a mistake, but you have to take extreme care when you deal with infants. You should have heard about Rizana's case in Saudi Arabia. That was also claimed to be an accident, but Rizana was sentenced to death. I think you will be pardoned by the parents and the government. Do some charity work.

tfernando Friday, 24 August 2012 03:44 PM

Not all but some nurses behave inhumane. My wife got a worse experience in peradeniya hospital in labour room. She was insulted because of religion.

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