Archive · 25 May 2025
New Inquiry into Death After Blood Transfusion Mix-Up
A pregnant woman in Jaipur died after receiving the wrong blood type.
An investigation into the death was ordered, but the initial report was rejected.
The government has ordered a new inquiry to determine the cause of death and assign responsibility.
The hospital officials acknowledged the error, but denied that the wrong blood was the cause of death, saying the woman was already in a critical state.
The new committee has been tasked with submitting a report within three days, and the Health Department will take strict action based on its findings.
The staff in critical care wards are instructed to follow all safety guidelines.
A pregnant woman died at SMS Hospital in Jaipur due to a wrong blood transfusion.
The state government rejected the initial inquiry report.
A new high-level committee has been formed to conduct an impartial investigation.
SMS Hospital officials acknowledge the transfusion error but dispute it as the cause of death.
The new committee has been given three days to submit its findings.
- Who
- A 23-year-old pregnant woman and the Rajasthan health department.
- What
- A 23-year-old pregnant woman died after receiving the wrong blood transfusion.
- When
- The transfusion error was on May 20; a reaction occurred at 5 pm; the woman died late that night; the new investigation was ordered Saturday.
- Where
- SMS Hospital, Jaipur
- Why
- Due to a blood transfusion mix-up, and conflicting views on the actual cause of death.
Differing Accounts
Official Statements
Cause of Death
Differing Accounts
Documents indicate a critical delay in recognizing the blood transfusion error that may have impacted the patient's condition.
Official Statements
SMS Medical College officials stated that the wrong blood transfusion was not the cause of death, and the patient was already in a critical condition.
- Victim
- 23-year-old pregnant woman
- Hospital
- SMS Hospital, Jaipur
- Blood Type Error
- A+ blood type instead of B+
- Transfusion Date
- May 20
- Transfusion Details
- Transfusion began at 9:52 am, reaction at 5 pm
- Inquiry Committee
- High-level committee
- Report Due
- 3 days
- Patient Condition
- Low haemoglobin and oxygen levels
