A 33-year-old male patient has fallen to his death from the seventh floor of the Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein.
The man was transferred to the hospital from Dr JS Moroka District Hospital on July 17 after he sustained burns to his face, neck, right shoulder and left hand.
“His condition was assessed at Dr JS Moroka Hospital and he was deemed to need care and attention at Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital due to inhalation and the physical location of the burns,” said Free State health department spokesperson Mondli Mvambi. He said the patient did not have respiratory complications and continued with face-mask oxygen while at the hospital.
“The patient was not confused at any point and did not exhibit signs of alcohol or substance withdrawal. He remained fully conscious and was interactive with ward staff. There was no suicidal ideation and and no psychosis,” said Mvambi.
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