Seattle Children's hospital has reopened 14 of its operating rooms after one patient died and 5 others developed an infection from mold following surgical procedures over the last two years.
Seattle Children's hospital has reopened 14 of its operating rooms after one patient died and five others developed an infection from mold following surgical procedures over the last two years.
"We want to reiterate how sorry we are for the impact that this air quality issue has had on our patients and families and that we are doing everything we can to maintain a safe environment for our patients," hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mark Del Beccaro said at a news conference."That is our highest priority."
"We are deeply saddened that one of these patients died," she said in a statement."Out of respect for our patients’ privacy, we cannot share additional details." . The fungus can cause disease in people who have weakened immune systems, damaged lungs or have allergies, the website states.Seattle Children's first became aware of the aspergillus last year, according to the. It was found again May 18, prompting the hospital to close four operating rooms, King5 News reported.
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