Overview

• Leticia Paul went into anaphylactic shock shortly after receiving contrast for a CT at Alto Vale Regional Hospital in Rio do Sul on August 20.
• Medical staff intubated her and provided emergency care, but she died less than 24 hours after the exam.
• Family members said she was undergoing a routine checkup related to a history of kidney stones.
• Specialists and studies cited in coverage note life‑threatening reactions to iodinated contrast are uncommon, estimated at roughly one in 5,000 to 10,000 scans.
• The hospital issued a statement expressing regret and affirming adherence to clinical protocols, and reports note no public investigative findings have been released.