Child dies during dental treatment in Kyiv

In Kyiv, a 7-year-old boy died during dental treatment in a private clinic - the doctor faces up to 3 years in prison

A 7-year-old boy died in Kyiv during dental treatment at a private dental clinic. This was reported by the National Police.

The incident occurred back in March: the child was undergoing dental treatment under general anaesthesia, after which the boy heart suddenly stopped.

Expert opinion

Forensic experts have established:

• death occurred due to acute heart failure,

• the reason was the introduction of a doctor a drug that was contraindicated due to a chronic illness that the child had.

Implications for the clinic and the doctor

After the tragedy:

• clinic licence cancelled,

• the anaesthetist was served with a notice of suspicion,

• it is threatened by up to 3 years in prison under the article on improper performance of professional duties by a medical professional.

Context.

Similar cases have repeatedly attracted the attention of the Ministry of Health, which previously recommended that general anaesthesia be administered to children only in facilities with resuscitation capabilities.