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Hospital Authority provides updates on paediatric patient's cardiac arrest incident, expresses empathy and apologizes to family for tragic event.

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Hospital Authority provides updates on paediatric patient's cardiac arrest incident, expresses empathy and apologizes to family for tragic event.
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Hospital Authority provides updates on paediatric patient's cardiac arrest incident, expresses empathy and apologizes to family for tragic event.

2024-07-15 19:43 Last Updated At:07-16 00:39

Hospital Authority updates on earlier event of patient who developed cardiac arrest during treatment in Yan Chai Hospital

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

The Hospital Authority (HA) made the following announcement today (July 15) regarding an earlier event of a female paediatric patient who developed cardiac arrest during treatment in Yan Chai Hospital:

The Chief Executive of the HA, Dr Tony Ko, this morning visited the patient, Sum-yuet, who is still hospitalised in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit of Princess Margaret Hospital. Dr Ko and representatives from the clinical team also met with Sum-yuet's family to express deep empathy and once again apologised to them regarding the event.

Dr Ko said, "We understand that the tragic incident brought a deep impact to Sum-yuet and her family. We are deeply saddened and would like to sincerely apologise to the family again. We will follow up on Sum-yuet's treatment as best as we can, and give full support to her family amid tough times."

Dr Ko added that the HA had arranged genetic screening tests for Sum-yuet, and the results were negative. The HA has explained the results to her family, and will follow up on the event thoroughly. The HA will not rule out any possibilities as to what might have caused the event, and will continue to assist the Police in their investigation.

The HA is aware of the special care that the family needs during this difficult period, and has arranged a patient relations officer and a clinical team to closely assist the family for their different needs. They will be in touch with the family continually, explain the latest updates on Sum-yuet's clinical condition and other progress in a timely manner, and provide assistance to the family.

The HA has again reminded clinical teams through co-ordinating committees and various platforms to strengthen the monitoring of paediatrics patients when performing bedside clinical procedures, to improve communication with patients and their families as well as to arrange procedural sedations for patients when necessary. Experts in emergency medicine and paediatrics appointed by the HA earlier have also reviewed the guidelines on the practice of bedside procedures for paediatric patients in the HA, and have provided a number of suggestions.

Dr Ko emphasised that the HA attaches great importance to patient safety, and is consolidating various suggestions from the experts. The HA will once again remind clinical teams to follow and execute experts' recommendations through a wide variety of channels. Trainings will also be strengthened to ensure the safety of paediatrics patients during bedside procedures to prevent a similar event from happening in the future.

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is presenting the Lunar New Year Lantern Display "Chinese Lanterns: An Enduring Heritage" at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza from today (January 23) until February 16 to celebrate the Year of the Snake with the public, and salute the profound and enduring heritage of Chinese culture. The lanterns will be illuminated from 6pm to 11pm daily.

Standing at the pool of the piazza is a 6-metre ornate palace lantern. The lantern is adorned with peonies and magpies, and surrounded by sky lanterns, carp fish and lotus flower lanterns, creating a joyful ambience. Another highlight is the exquisite "Glittering Fish・Lanterns with Abundant Blessings", organised by the Intangible Cultural Heritage Office and made by local paper-crafting master Mo Cheuk-kei. The design concept of the lantern is based on the style of traditional Lunar New Year paintings. The protagonists are a koi fish and a goldfish leaping out of the water, signifying abundance and prosperity. The koi and goldfish are playing with two little lions in cheongsam costumes, one holding a fortune stick container and the other holding huichun (spring scrolls), to wish for good fortune in the coming year. The exquisite lanterns vividly portray a festive scene just as a Lunar New Year painting comes to life, at the same time showcasing the meticulous paper-crafting technique of the master.

In addition to the above lantern display, the LCSD will also hold a Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza from February 7 to 12. During the carnival, members of the public can appreciate spectacular lanterns and participate in lantern night events. The events offer a wide range of activities such as music and dance performances, breakdancing, a lion dance, a band performance, a lantern riddle quiz and more. Both the Lunar New Year Lantern Display and Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival are part of the activities of the Spring Festival Gala 2025.

For enquiries, please call 2591 1340 or visit the event webpage at:

www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/cpo/lanterncarnival.html.

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public  Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Dazzling lantern display opens today at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to celebrate Lunar New Year with public Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

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