20-Year-Old Woman Dies After Hours on Gurney at Overwhelmed French Hospital
The patient, suffering from a genetic condition, passed away from cardiac arrest after prolonged delays in care; an investigation is underway into potential systemic failures.
- The patient, a 20-year-old woman with a genetic disorder, died of cardiac arrest on January 8 at Longjumeau Hospital in Essonne, France, after waiting hours for care.
- Conflicting reports suggest she was admitted either Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, and her condition worsened throughout the day before her death at 7:30 PM.
- Medical staff reportedly noticed her deteriorating condition only after she was transferred for a CT scan in the afternoon.
- Hospital sources and union representatives cite a lack of available hospital beds, staff shortages, and systemic healthcare strain as contributing factors to the tragedy.
- An internal investigation and autopsy are underway to determine the precise circumstances of her death and identify any potential lapses in care.
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Libération 