Nashville hospital medication error leaves at least 1 patient paralyzed after routine surgery, 3 others hurt

Four patients undergoing joint replacement surgeries at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville were mistakenly injected with potassium phosphate instead of anesthetic. At least one woman has been left paralyzed, with another patient also suffering paralysis. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident, while the hospital has acknowledged the medication error and expressed deep regret.

• Four patients at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown in Nashville received potassium phosphate instead of anesthetic during joint replacement surgeries.
• At least one patient, Kristina Dorton’s mother-in-law, is paralyzed from the waist down.
• A second patient is also reported to be paralyzed.
• The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the medication error.
• The hospital acknowledged the mistake, apologized, and stated they have implemented corrective safeguards.