Changhua Christian Hospital X-ray Equipment Falls, Injuring Patient; Hospital Says No Serious Harm After Checkup
During an X-ray examination at Changhua Christian Hospital, a suspended X-ray machine's tube head fell and struck a patient. The hospital reported that after an immediate checkup, the patient was found to have sustained no serious harm, and authorities are investigating the incident.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Che-hao, Changhua, 7th) A netizen posted on social media that his father underwent surgery at Changhua Christian Hospital and was struck by the tube head of a suspended X-ray machine during a post-operative X-ray examination. Changhua Christian Hospital stated that after the incident, they immediately examined the patient, who fortunately sustained no serious harm.
A netizen posted on the social media platform Thread, stating that his father underwent surgery at Changhua Christian Hospital today. During a post-operative X-ray examination, the X-ray machine's camera fell directly onto his father. His father described the feeling as being hit by a car. After the incident, a vice president from Changhua Christian Hospital apologized.
Some netizens left comments on the post, expressing concern for the father's safety. Some pointed out that Changhua Christian Hospital is a medical center in Changhua and should be Changhua's last line of defense, not a "Terminator station." Others believed the hospital was outrageous and that the incident required immediate police reporting.
This reporter attempted to message the netizen but received no response. Changhua Christian Hospital issued a press release confirming that during an X-ray examination in the Department of Radiology and Imaging at the emergency room, an abnormal detachment of the tube head equipment occurred, causing pressure and fright to the patient. The hospital's medical team immediately assisted in evaluating the patient's condition, and fortunately, the patient is currently in no serious condition.
Changhua Christian Hospital pointed out that the problematic suspended X-ray machine system had just completed steel cable replacement and related maintenance by the original manufacturer on March 12. They have requested the original manufacturer to provide a formal report tomorrow to clarify all relevant details. The hospital has also immediately suspended the use of the problematic X-ray machine and is conducting preventive comprehensive inspections of similar equipment within the hospital to ensure the safety of the examination environment.
Hospital personnel at Changhua Christian Hospital stated that the patient had undergone lung surgery. An accident occurred during a post-operative X-ray examination. They immediately performed a CT scan on the patient, confirming no serious harm.
Changhua County Health Bureau Director Yeh Yen-po told the Central News Agency by phone that the health bureau would contact the hospital tomorrow to investigate the incident, determine whether it was a management issue, operator error, or manufacturer's negligence, and then decide whether to impose penalties in accordance with medical laws and regulations. (Edited by: Lin Shu-hui) 1150507
(Central News Agency reporter Wu Che-hao, Changhua, 7th) A netizen posted on social media that his father underwent surgery at Changhua Christian Hospital and was struck by the tube head of a suspended X-ray machine during a post-operative X-ray examination. Changhua Christian Hospital stated that after the incident, they immediately examined the patient, who fortunately sustained no serious harm.
A netizen posted on the social media platform Thread, stating that his father underwent surgery at Changhua Christian Hospital today. During a post-operative X-ray examination, the X-ray machine's camera fell directly onto his father. His father described the feeling as being hit by a car. After the incident, a vice president from Changhua Christian Hospital apologized.
Some netizens left comments on the post, expressing concern for the father's safety. Some pointed out that Changhua Christian Hospital is a medical center in Changhua and should be Changhua's last line of defense, not a "Terminator station." Others believed the hospital was outrageous and that the incident required immediate police reporting.
This reporter attempted to message the netizen but received no response. Changhua Christian Hospital issued a press release confirming that during an X-ray examination in the Department of Radiology and Imaging at the emergency room, an abnormal detachment of the tube head equipment occurred, causing pressure and fright to the patient. The hospital's medical team immediately assisted in evaluating the patient's condition, and fortunately, the patient is currently in no serious condition.
Changhua Christian Hospital pointed out that the problematic suspended X-ray machine system had just completed steel cable replacement and related maintenance by the original manufacturer on March 12. They have requested the original manufacturer to provide a formal report tomorrow to clarify all relevant details. The hospital has also immediately suspended the use of the problematic X-ray machine and is conducting preventive comprehensive inspections of similar equipment within the hospital to ensure the safety of the examination environment.
Hospital personnel at Changhua Christian Hospital stated that the patient had undergone lung surgery. An accident occurred during a post-operative X-ray examination. They immediately performed a CT scan on the patient, confirming no serious harm.
Changhua County Health Bureau Director Yeh Yen-po told the Central News Agency by phone that the health bureau would contact the hospital tomorrow to investigate the incident, determine whether it was a management issue, operator error, or manufacturer's negligence, and then decide whether to impose penalties in accordance with medical laws and regulations. (Edited by: Lin Shu-hui) 1150507