The Ministry of Health extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Ms. Ronicia Niles, a 22-year-old woman with a known history of asthma, who tragically passed away following a medical emergency.
Ms. Niles presented to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Diamond Regional Hospital at approximately 11:50 PM on Friday, reporting severe difficulty breathing that began earlier that day. During the triage process, she became unresponsive.
Emergency medical personnel immediately initiated resuscitative measures, including cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy using bag-valve-mask ventilation, and the establishment of intravenous access. At the time of her arrival, Ms. Niles was in critical condition, with an oxygen saturation level severely low at 32%—well below the normal range of above 95%. She also showed significant impairment in consciousness, with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 6 out of 15, indicating severe neurological compromise.
Despite the team’s efforts, Ms. Niles experienced cardiac arrest during treatment. She was successfully intubated, and her condition was stabilized to the extent possible. Due to the severity of her clinical state, arrangements were made for her urgent transfer to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) for continued intensive care. Her vital signs were closely monitored throughout the transfer, and GPHC was promptly informed to ensure readiness for her arrival. The patient’s family was kept informed at every stage of the process.
The Ministry remains committed to providing the highest standard of emergency care and expresses its heartfelt sympathy to all affected by this loss.
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