Karnataka Nurse Suspended for Using Superglue on Child’s Wound

The nurse applied a commercial adhesive instead of stitches, prompting public outrage and a formal investigation by health authorities.

The incident occurred on January 14 at the Adoor Primary Health Centre in Karnataka, where a seven-year-old boy with a deep cheek wound was treated with Fevikwik instead of stitches.
The nurse, identified as Jyoti, claimed the adhesive would prevent scarring and stated she had used this method for years, despite it being against medical regulations.
The child's parents recorded a video of the treatment and filed a complaint, which led to widespread public criticism of the nurse's actions.
Initially, the nurse was transferred to another health facility on February 3, but following further backlash, she was suspended pending an investigation.
Health officials report the child is in good health, though they are monitoring for potential complications, as Fevikwik is not approved for medical use.