Ziv Medical Center

A patient suffering from dementia began to choke in the geriatric ward at the Ziv Medical Center, and her blood oxygen level dropped. An examination revealed a large hair tie at the entrance to the esophagus that was blocking more than 80% of the airway. Two doctors extracted it using an optical fiber and forceps. "If we hadn't arrived in time, the patient would have died."

Parents of a 3.5-year-old girl allege a chain of medical negligence: according to them, a delay in a cesarean section caused the baby severe brain damage, as well as a uterine rupture and placental abruption for the mother.

The girl tripped over a taut rope while running, was thrown to the ground, and suffered a head injury. She arrived at the hospital fully conscious, but shortly thereafter began to convulse and lost consciousness. Emergency surgery performed at the Ziv Medical Center saved her life.

The girl was playing with a relative and suddenly ran into a rope, injuring her head. Moments before entering surgery, her condition deteriorated and she lost consciousness. Emergency surgery performed at the neurosurgical unit at Ziv Medical Center saved her life. "If the girl had not been treated immediately, she could have died."

On World Lung Cancer Day, experts at Ziv Medical Center highlight the dangers of this disease. Despite medical advancements, mortality remains high due to late-stage diagnosis.