3 patients died in St. Petersburg after gastroenterological screening

3 patients died in St. Petersburg after gastroenterological screening

3 patients died in St. Petersburg after gastroenterological screening
The screening of stomach was carried out with the use of barium.  Three more people are in intensive care.

According to Interfax, the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case on the fact of causing death by negligence.  The tragedy took place in the City Consultative and Diagnostic Center No. 1 of the Vyborg District - the deceased and injured patients were examined from January 17 to 26.
The prosecutor's office of St. Petersburg put the case under control.
According to REN TV, low-quality barium could have been used during the screening.  According to another version, the chemical could have been poorly diluted before use.

Barium is used in fluoroscopy as a contrast agent.  According to one version, doctors could also mix up the substances and give patients a different drug.

27.01.2022