Oregon Nurse Suspected of Causing Deaths by Replacing Fentanyl with Tap Water

Up to 10 patients may have died due to infections from non-sterile tap water in their IVs, with incidents dating back to fall 2022.

An Oregon nurse is suspected of replacing fentanyl in patients' IV drips with tap water, leading to the death of up to 10 individuals.
The alleged swap has been affecting patients since at least the fall of 2022.
The families of two victims were informed that their relatives' deaths were due to infections resulting from their pain medication being replaced with non-sterile tap water.
The Oregon Health Authority is investigating reports that these incidents led to severe injuries and several deaths.
Law enforcement has not disclosed the exact number of lives impacted.