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Family says medication mix-up at hospital left 72-year-old paralyzed; at least 4 patients impacted
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· August 20, 2026
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Key points The woman, Glenda Dorton, was to receive an epidural for a knee replacement procedure, but instead received potassium chloride. A medication mix-up at a hospital has left a 72-year-old woman paralyzed and at least three other patients harmed.
A medication mix-up at a hospital has left a 72-year-old woman paralyzed and at least three other patients harmed. The woman, Glenda Dorton, was to receive an epidural for a knee replacement procedure, but instead received potassium chloride. Her family reports that she is now paralyzed from the chest down and remains in intensive care.
The family is awaiting determination on whether any damage can be reversed. Further details on the incident and its aftermath are available from the source. The hospital where the incident occurred is Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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