Drug mix-up at Nashville hospital causes complications in 4 patients

TL;DR

A drug mix-up occurred at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown hospital in Nashville on August 14.
Four patients received doses of potassium instead of pain medication during routine surgeries.
The error caused complications for the affected patients.
The hospital president and CEO, Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, stated the hospital is investigating, has identified the cause, and implemented corrective safeguards.
The incident was self-reported to state regulators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is also investigating.
Hospital staff have met with the families of the impacted patients.

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