A fresh allegation of medical negligence has surfaced at the blood bank of Chaibasa Sadar Hospital in West Singhbhum district, where a patient was allegedly transfused with blood of an incorrect blood group. The incident has triggered concern within the hospital administration. Taking the matter seriously, Civil Surgeon Dr. Jujhar Majhi has ordered an inquiry and constituted a three-member committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case.
According to hospital sources, 48-year-old Surendra Boypai, a resident of Khutpani block, was admitted to Chaibasa Sadar Hospital on June 11 after being diagnosed with severe anemia. During treatment, doctors reportedly recommended that he receive six units of blood.
Anemia Patient Transfused with Incompatible Blood Group, Claims Report
Following a blood grouping test conducted at the hospital’s blood bank, Boypai was identified as having the AB Positive (AB+) blood group, and one unit of AB+ blood was transfused to him.
The alleged discrepancy came to light on June 16 when preparations were underway for the second transfusion. A repeat blood grouping test reportedly showed that the patient’s blood type was actually O Positive (O+).
The discovery caused alarm among blood bank personnel and hospital staff. The second unit of blood was withheld, and the matter was immediately brought to the attention of the hospital administration.
In response, Dr. Majhi formed a three-member medical inquiry team comprising the hospital’s deputy superintendent, a physician, and a pathologist. He said the investigation would determine how the discrepancy occurred and identify any lapses in procedure.
“The inquiry report will reveal how blood of an allegedly incorrect group was issued to the patient and at which stage the error occurred,” Dr. Majhi said, adding that appropriate action would be taken based on the committee’s findings.
Dr. Majhi also noted that transfusion of an incompatible blood group can often prove fatal within a short period.
However, in this case, the patient remains alive, prompting further scrutiny of the circumstances.
