2015/04/11
Re: Public Interest in Mrs. Dolapo Adesanya
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Maryland, Lagos April 11, 2015 – The management’s attention
has been drawn to a one-sided social media narration of the unfortunate and tragic
loss of 36 years old Mrs. Dolapo Adesanya after child birth while under the
care of EKO Hospital on Sunday, April 05, 2015.
In addressing the misinformation contained in an expectedly
emotion laden though vitriolic missive by a “good samaritan” over what is truly
a sad and tragic outcome of an event, the hospital will consistently respect
the ethical patient-doctor privileges even as it acknowledges the deep sense of
loss being felt by the family, friends, colleagues and indeed her husband and
parents.
Given the public interest in the matter however, it is
important to be aware of these facts:
Every loss of life
is regrettable and death is occasionally inevitable in a hospital, EKO hospital
will continue to dedicate itself to the highest level of healthcare service
which allows it to treat from the simplest to some of the most complicated cases
for almost forty (40) years. It also uses all in its capacity to avoid
preventable fatal outcomes.
The late Mrs.
Adesanya booked late for antenatal care at 26weeks.
The antenatal period
was uneventful until she was admitted into the labour ward at 36 weeks
gestation complaining of backache and lower abdominal pain resulting in her
difficulty in walking. Clinical evaluation was performed. Certain
investigations including abdominal ultrasound was performed and she ruptured
her water during the latter. She was taken to the labour room where she was
delivered of a premature baby.
She delivered the
current baby prematurely at 36 weeks in a position that she found most
comfortable in the labour room and the baby was resuscitated and is now in a
stable condition in the special care baby unit.The administration of care and
counseling to the late Mrs. Adesanya is well documented. Appropriate modalities
of care were discussed with and offered Mrs. Adesanya at every stage.
The immediate post
delivery period was satisfactory and she was transferred to the post-natal ward
in a stable condition. Her condition remained stable for 34 hours after
delivery.
On the faithful
day she suddenly developed a cough, became breathless and collapsed and all
efforts to resuscitate her proved unsuccessful. A clinical diagnosis of
pulmonary embolism was made. Pulmonary embolism sometimes occurs in people with
predisposing factors e.g. post-surgery and post deliveries etc without warning.
Further
insight/confirmation into the cause of death and other predisposing factors
would have been revealed by post mortem examination which the family refused,
and we had to respect.
The hospital did
not abandon the corpse but gave room to the request by the family members to
exercise their faith and belief in the efficacy of prayers in the post mortem
period which lasted 24hours; this was also equally respected.
The hospital
participated in a meeting on Friday, 10th of April 2015 with the HMO and her
employers.
The Hospital wants to state categorically that there has
been no compromise to patient safety in this case, which is always the top
priority. We appreciate that sudden unexpected death in whatever form can be
traumatic and can lead to sometimes inappropriate actions from those affected
understandably.
The hospital respects and asks that the public allow the
family to grieve in this trying time. During this time, the hospital will
continue to do its best to minimize the trauma for the family.
We thank patrons and concerned members of the public who
called in for the support offered both the family and the hospital.
Our heartfelt condolence goes to the husband and family of
Mrs. Adesanya.
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