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A 25-year-old pregnant woman died within hours of a normal delivery at Bundi District Government Hospital after developing sudden medical complications, prompting allegations of medical negligence and a formal inquiry.

Woman Dies Shortly After Delivery

Allegations of medical negligence have surfaced following the death of a 25-year-old pregnant woman within hours of a normal delivery at Bundi District Government Hospital on Sunday morning.

The deceased, a resident of Dhanatri village, had been admitted to the hospital on Friday, according to hospital authorities.

Doctor Refutes Negligence Allegations

Principal Medical Officer Dr LN Meena refuted the allegations of negligence, stating that the medical team made efforts to revive the woman but could not save her.

Dr Meena said the woman had initially been advised a surgical delivery due to obstructed labour. However, after her family requested a normal delivery, treatment proceeded accordingly.

Woman Developed Sudden Complications After Delivery

The woman delivered her child at around 11 am. Shortly afterwards, both the mother and newborn reportedly showed signs of rapid deterioration.

Within an hour of delivery, the woman complained of severe chest pain and collapsed as her condition became critical.

Acting PMO Govind Gupta said the suspected cause of death was amniotic fluid embolism, a rare and potentially fatal medical emergency in which amniotic fluid or fetal cells enter the mother’s bloodstream, potentially causing pulmonary complications, sudden collapse and heart failure, reports PTI.

The newborn was subsequently referred to JK Lone Hospital in Kota for further treatment.

Nursing and Support Staff Transferred

Following the incident, the hospital administration immediately transferred all labour room nursing and support staff who were on duty at the time of the incident.

A formal inquiry has also been ordered to establish the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.

In addition, a mandatory maternal death audit involving three gynaecologists will be conducted to determine the exact sequence of events, according to hospital officials.

Family Alleges Medical Negligence

Following the woman’s death, her family members and villagers created a commotion on the hospital premises, alleging medical negligence.

The protesters also stopped the ambulance carrying the woman’s body to the mortuary.

Senior administrative officials and police personnel reached the hospital and attempted to pacify the family and assure them of a fair investigation.

Post-Mortem Conducted, Body Handed Over

The woman’s post-mortem examination was subsequently conducted in the presence of administrative officials.

After completion of the post-mortem, the body was handed over to the family and transported to her native village in an ambulance.

The formal inquiry and maternal death audit are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and determine whether any medical or procedural lapses occurred.

A seven-member committee has been constituted to investigate the circumstances surrounding two reported patient deaths at Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital in Chanapora, Srinagar. The Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar, has directed the panel to examine medical records and determine whether any negligence, lapse, delay in treatment or failure to follow standard protocols contributed to the reported outcomes.

Inquiry Ordered Into Patient Cases

The inquiry follows an incident reported a few days ago involving a woman who had been admitted to Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital for a hysteroscopy and was later shifted to SMHS Hospital, where she died.

However, officials have clarified that only one patient has died and that the second patient is alive and undergoing treatment in serious condition. The circumstances leading to the second patient’s admission and the reason for treatment are not known.

Despite this clarification, the CMO’s order refers to both patients as having died and directs the committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the two cases.

Committee to Examine Medical Records

The inquiry committee is headed by District Health Officer Srinagar Dr Rubina Maqbool. It has been instructed to examine the complete medical records of both patients, including treatment notes, operative details and laboratory investigations.

The panel will reconstruct the sequence of events and assess the circumstances surrounding the two outcomes. It will specifically examine whether standard treatment protocols and post-operative monitoring procedures were followed.

The committee has also been directed to assess the adequacy and availability of ICU and emergency support facilities at the hospital at the relevant time.

Negligence and Treatment Delays Under Probe

The committee will determine whether there was any delay, negligence, omission or other lapse in the diagnosis, treatment or emergency management of either patient.

If any lapse is established, the committee has been authorised to fix responsibility and recommend appropriate action against those found accountable. It has also been asked to suggest corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The seven-member panel includes a gynaecologist, surgeon and anaesthetist from Gousia Hospital, Srinagar, along with officials from the Clinical Establishment Section, the CMO’s office and the PC&PNDT Wing.

Report to Be Submitted Within Five Days

Officials said the administration of Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital, Chanapora, is cooperating with the inquiry committee during the proceedings.

The inquiry comes against the backdrop of an earlier case in Srinagar involving the death of a woman following a hysteroscopy at a private IVF centre. The circumstances surrounding that death are also under investigation.

The CMO has directed the committee to submit its detailed report, including its findings and recommendations, within five days of the issuance of the order.

Important Highlights

• A seven-member committee has been formed to investigate the reported patient deaths at Moj Gobur (Medlyn) Hospital, Chanapora.

• Officials have clarified that one patient died while the second patient is alive and undergoing treatment in serious condition.

• The committee will examine medical records, treatment notes, operative details and laboratory investigations.

• The inquiry will assess possible negligence, treatment delays, omissions and compliance with standard treatment protocols.

• The panel will also examine ICU and emergency support facilities available at the hospital.

• The committee has been directed to submit its detailed report within five days of the order.