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Thursday, July 10, 2008 --- 42 days ago http://feeds.injuryboard.com/~r/IBnationalnews/~3/332021685/second-twin-dies-at-
.jpg) LEARN MORE Injuryboard on Heparin recall Injuryboard on Heparin Injuryboard on Quaid lawsuit Christus Spohn Hospital Web site IMAGE SOURCE: FDA image The twin sister of a newborn who died at a Corpus Christi, Texas hospital, has died following an overdose of the blood-thinner Heparin. Twins, Kay Lynn and Keith Garcia were among 14 babies receiving a dosage up to 100 times the recommended level of the anti-coagulant while in the neonatal intensive care unit. "We know for sure, we know absolutely for sure, that there were 14 babies who got the concentrated heparin," says hospital spokeswoman, Sherry Carr-Deer to CNN . She said there were three other babies in the unit when the higher doses were given, making 17 in all, but it wasn't clear whether they received the drug. 12 newborns remain in stable condition in the neonatal intensive care, while one is in critical condition. All may have received a overdose of Heparin, although the exact dose administered remains subject to investigation. Two other babies have been released from the hospital. Keith died early Tuesday. Kay Lynn died Wednesday afternoon. It has not been determined if Heparin led to the death of the Garcia babies, who were born one month premature, and reportedly had difficulty breathing at first. The 17-year-old parents have received a temporary restraining order that requires the hospital to preserve all medical records related to the infants' hospital stay. Under t ... |
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