In Ternopil, a child aged 1 year 10 months died during dental treatment under anesthesia. The doctor was notified of suspicion for improper performance of professional duties. UNN reports this with reference to the Office of the Prosecutor General.
According to the investigation, on November 13, 2023, in a municipal medical institution in Ternopil, a boy aged 1 year 10 months was undergoing dental procedures under general anesthesia. During the treatment, the child's blood pressure began to drop and he was taken to the intensive care unit. The boy died in the intensive care unit.
According to the forensic medical examination, the preliminary cause of death was acute pulmonary and cardiac failure.
Under the procedural supervision of the Ternopil District Prosecutor's Office, the doctor was served a notice of suspicion of improper performance of professional duties (Part 2 of Article 140 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).
The issue of choosing a measure of restraint and removing the suspect from her position is currently being decided.
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As UNN reported , in Ternopil, a boy became ill during dental treatment.