"Request to Reveal Cause of Death of Son Who Died After Receiving IV Injection" Appears in National Petition

On the 8th, a national petition was posted on the Blue House's public petition board demanding a thorough investigation into the case of an 11-year-old elementary school student who died while receiving an IV drip at a hospital after visiting due to symptoms of enteritis. Photo by Blue House Public Petition Board

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] A national petition demanding a thorough investigation into the case of an 11-year-old elementary school student who died while receiving an IV drip at a hospital after showing symptoms of enteritis has been posted.

On the 8th, a petition titled "Please establish a dedicated department to investigate medical accidents and enact related laws" was posted on the Blue House National Petition Board.

The petitioner introduced himself, saying, "I am the father of an elementary school student who was admitted to OOO General Hospital in Seo-gu, Incheon, on February 19, 2020, with symptoms of enteritis and died suddenly on the same day due to cardiac arrest."

The petitioner claimed, "Although a local pediatrician wrote a medical opinion recommending hospitalization and tests for other diseases due to severe symptoms, the pediatrician at the hospital did not even consider the possibility of other diseases, which makes me angry."

He added, "Until around 6 p.m., when the cardiac arrest occurred, the attending pediatrician had left after morning rounds and was unreachable. Despite repeatedly informing the nurses on duty about the worsening symptoms, no special treatment was given."

He continued, "After holding the funeral, we visited the hospital to hear an explanation about the cause of death, but the family was enraged by the head of administration's high-handed attitude and the hospital director's irresponsible response," and appealed, "Please clarify whether the hospital truly provided the best possible care."

The Metropolitan Investigation Unit of the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency stated that they are conducting an investigation into a hospital in Seo-gu, Incheon, where the child, A, was treated, based on the post.

On February 19, around 6 p.m., A lost consciousness and collapsed while receiving an IV drip for enteritis symptoms at a general hospital in Seo-gu, Incheon.

The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding A's death.

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