Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital announces event involving insertion of nasogastric tube
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson for Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) made the following announcement today (October 10) regarding an event involving insertion of nasogastric tube:
A 76-year-old male patient was clinically admitted to PYNEH yesterday (October 9) for a scheduled colonoscopy. Owing to his clinical needs, a nasogastric tube was inserted on the day of admission for drug administration. The nasogastric tube was subsequently found to have been misplaced in the bronchus and the medication has entered the patient's lungs.In view of the episode of transient deterioration of the condition, the patient was subsequently transferred to Intensive Care Unit for further support.The patient is in critical condition but had gradually improved after treatment.
After initial investigation, it was found that the procedure for verifying nasogastric tube position was in compliance with the prevailing guideline. A chest X-ray was arranged to confirm the tube position. It was suspected that an intern doctor had misinterpreted the chest X-ray findings, and could not identify that the nasogastric tube was misplaced in the bronchus. Following drug administration, the patient developed abdominal pain and shortness of breath. Immediate assessment and treatment were provided to the patient. The nasogastric tube was found to be misplaced in the bronchus upon re-examination of the chest X-ray.
PYNEH is very concerned about the incident and has contacted the patient's family to provide explanation and extend sincere apologies. PYNEH will continue to closely communicate with the patient's family and provide necessary assistance to them. Meanwhile, the hospital has reported the case to the Hospital Authority Head Office (HAHO) through the Advance Incident Reporting System, and will continue to enhance training and supervision for interns. A Root Cause Analysis Panel will be set up for investigation. The report will be submitted to HAHO in eight weeks. The Panel members are as follows:
Chairperson:
Dr Michael Wong
Director (Quality and Safety), Hospital Authority
Members:
DrNg Man-fai
Consultant, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital
Ms Louisa Leung
Senior Manager (Nursing), Hospital Authority
Dr Nicole Chau
Senior Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management), Hospital Authority
Dr Sara Ho
Service Director (Quality and Safety), Hong Kong East Cluster
Mr Mok Long-chau
Cluster General Manager (Nursing), Hong Kong East Cluster
HKETO Jakarta promotes Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development in Malaysia
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta (HKETO Jakarta) is supporting local comic companies under the Hong Kong Comics Development and Promotion Support Programme to take part in Comic Fiesta 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to promote Hong Kong's creative talent and the latest Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development.
Speaking at the opening ceremony for the Hong Kong Pavilion today (December 21), the Director-General of the HKETO Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, said that the Programme has recruited a total of 47 local comic companies since its inception in 2021. It provides funding and professional mentoring to these companies and their artists to support the creation, publication and promotion of original comic work.
"Comic Fiesta is one of the largest comic exhibitions in Malaysia. Comic companies under the Programme have attended this event for three consecutive years. Some Hong Kong comic products have even been identified by the local trade in Malaysia for publication in the Malay language, manifesting the global influence of Hong Kong's creative industries."
Miss Cheng added that the Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development promulgated last month has introduced a series of relevant measures, such as supporting the industry in exploring international markets and assisting local arts practitioners to establish overseas networks for promoting and exporting their distinguished artwork. The HKETO Jakarta will continue to step up efforts on arts and cultural promotion, with a view to consolidating Hong Kong's status as an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange.
Also attending the opening ceremony were the Director of Malaysia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Ms Hoh Jee Eng, and industry leaders from both places.
Comic Fiesta 2024 is attended by 17 Hong Kong comic companies under the third edition of the Programme. The two-day exhibition will conclude tomorrow (December 22).
HKETO Jakarta promotes Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development in Malaysia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Jakarta promotes Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development in Malaysia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Jakarta promotes Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development in Malaysia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
HKETO Jakarta promotes Blueprint for Arts and Culture and Creative Industries Development in Malaysia Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
