Two Wrong Blood Transfusions in Rethymno Hospitals: One Near-Fatal, One Critical

Rethymno Hospitals Face Scrutiny After Two Wrong Blood Transfusion Incidents A 45-year-old woman nearly lost her life, and a 62-year-old remains in critical condition following separate incidents of wrong blood transfusions at hospitals in Rethymno, Crete. The incidents have raised serious concerns about medical practices and patient safety. "They gave her the wrong blood type," stated the mother of the 45-year-old, describing the harrowing experience. "Her eyes turned yellow, and she developed jaundice." The woman spent 26 days in the ICU and lost 35 kilograms. She is now pursuing legal action against the hospital. The second incident involves a 62-year-old woman currently hospitalized at the Tzaneio Hospital. The details of her case are still emerging, but the similarity to the first case has prompted a thorough investigation into both hospitals. Authorities are investigating to determine the cause of these errors and implement measures to prevent future occurrences. These incidents underscore the critical need for stringent protocols and oversight in blood transfusion procedures to ensure patient safety. The ongoing investigations are expected to shed light on the failures that led to these serious medical errors.