Epidural Mistake Leaves Patient Paralyzed | Tucson News

A devastating medication error at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown left 72-year-old Glenda Dorton paralyzed from the chest down after she was given potassium chloride instead of an epidural — a mistake that also harmed at least three other patients. The hospital apologized, offered support, and claimed to have implemented new safeguards, though they haven’t disclosed how the error occurred. Dorton’s family, heartbroken and determined, now fights to rebuild her life while state regulators and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation dig into what went wrong — all while the world watches for accountability and change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40ff9bbc53bdab8a