Serious Medical Error: Wrong Blood Transfusion Leaves 62-Year-Old Woman Critically Ill

A shocking medical error occurred at a hospital when a nurse administered the wrong blood type to a 62-year-old woman, resulting in multiple strokes. The patient is now critically ill and intubated in the ICU with severe complications. According to reports, the incident happened on Tuesday evening (03/06/2025) when the nurse reportedly confused two patients in the room scheduled for blood transfusions. The victim was given the incorrect blood type, leading to multiple cerebral episodes and serious injuries requiring immediate surgery for an intracranial hematoma. The patient’s family has filed a complaint, and authorities are actively searching for the nurse involved. In an official statement, the hospital confirmed that the wrong unit of blood intended for another patient was administered by a staff nurse. Following the severe symptoms exhibited by the patient, she was immediately transferred to the ICU. The hospital administration has ordered an immediate sworn administrative investigation into the incident and has also filed a report with the Piraeus Prosecutor’s Office to investigate potential criminal liability.