ANAESTHETIC DEATH.
GISBORNE, July 9. An inquest was held concerning the dentil of Pearl Kemp, a married woiniin, aged :3i veins, cook at ilic Hospital, while an anaesthetic was being administered. Dr Bowie, Acting Mcdical Superintendent, said the deceased collapsed before she was properly under the anaesthetic. A recognised anaesthetic was used. The same mixture was used on eight patients on the same day as that o! her death. A post mortem showed a serious disease which had caused internal haemorrahage, for which tlie patient was about to be examined. Jn witness’s opinion, death was due to the complaint- which could not he detected, but which resulted in her collapse in the early stages ot the anaesthetic. After further evidence a verdict was returned in accordance with the medical evidence. Coroner Levvcy added that all proper steps and precautions had been taken.
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Hokitika Guardian, 10 July 1925, Page 1
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142ANAESTHETIC DEATH. Hokitika Guardian, 10 July 1925, Page 1
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