The Hospital das Clínicas of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (HCFMUSP) reported this Saturday (31) that a patient at the Cancer Institute of the State of São Paulo (Icesp) died after being transferred from the institute’s Intensive Treatment Unit (ICU). The transfer was necessary due to the fire that occurred this Friday (30), in a generator that supplied the building. Evacuation was carried out in areas affected by smoke.
“Due to the shortage of electricity by the concessionaire [Enel] At Icesp, the transfer protocol for patients admitted to the ICU and dependent on mechanical ventilation was initiated. Unfortunately, during this mobilization, a patient in a previously extremely critical condition presented clinical instability, received immediate care from the responsible team with a reversal of the condition, but later died,” said the HC, in a note.
According to the hospital, in total, eight patients were transferred from Icesp, five to the Heart Institute (InCor) and three to the Central Institute (ICHC). Professionals directly involved in the care and initial response to the incident were assessed for possible smoke inhalation. In total, ten people received care; seven remained under observation, as a precaution, and were discharged this Saturday.
“HCFMUSP is investigating all the circumstances of what happened and, immediately, determined the review and reinforcement of safety and assistance protocols and procedures, with a focus on continually improving the protection of patients, companions and professionals,” said the hospital.
This Saturday, all Icesp wings maintain normal service.
Enel
The energy distributor Enel informed the Brazil Agency to inform that he was carrying out emergency work in the region and had to turn off the power to the hospital. The supply was later restored.
The company reaffirmed that the fire happened in a generator that belongs to the hospital.
