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Bahamas Information Services Updates
PMH confirms incident with Infant in ICU
By Public Hospitals Authority
Jun 30, 2021 - 8:40:05 PM

The Public Hospitals Authority and the Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) confirms recent reports regarding a situation occurring at the hospital affecting an infant. A one (1) month male infant was admitted to PMH Children’s Ward on Friday June 25th at 3:00 am and was subsequently transferred on the 28th June to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the care of a Neonatologist.

While in ICU, the infant experienced an intra venous (IV) infiltration, a common complication during IV therapy, resulting in injuries. The Hospital’s executive management and clinical teams have met with the infant’s immediate family and will continue to provide subsequent daily updates to the family as per facility policy. The infant continues to receive specialized care for his condition.

The public is reminded that visitation at the Princess Margaret Hospital remains restricted to ensure the safety of patients and staff during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Visitation for patients in ICU and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is determined on a case-by-case basis by the clinical team.

The public is further reminded to follow all announcements and health advisories from the Ministry of Health and the Public Hospitals Authority for information regarding health and hospital services.