Diane Giam’s Fever-Filled Fiasco: A Mother’s Hospital Adventure
On the wintery day of January 28, Diane Giam rushed her 10‑month‑old son to Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital with a blazing fever. The little champ was battling a double‑ear infection, shooting temperatures ranging from 39 °C to a scorching 41 °C. The doctors decided it was time for some antibiotics – Augmentin via an IV drip.
Fast‑Forward: The Unexpected Blood Show
- Day 3 – Dr. Giam’s son’s arm was still itching. A nurse “took… a bad job” moving the IV. The baby’s hand looked like a little water‑melon, and when Giam pulled it out, the nurse allegedly sprayed blood all over the parent’s t‑shirt. Talk about a splashy surprise!
- Day 5 – Fever still running high (38 °C) and the plot thickens: gut bacteria turned up the volume. The doctors added a second antibiotic – a new “hero” to the lineup. But the nurse, in another glorious IV-gone-wrong moment, sprayed blood again. Oh‑the‑pain!
- Day 7 – News that the second antibiotic dose was a five‑fold overdose. Picture a kid’s blood turning into a fountain for a moment – not exactly what you’d want for a toddler.
What Diane’s Facebook Post Reveals
“The nurse had bad job while changing my baby’s IV on the third day… I had to pull it out. She caused his blood to spray all over my t‑shirt.”
“My little one already had three tubes drawn before that… unnecessary blood loss.”
“The new bacteria came from over‑use of Augmentin. Stuff like this messes with the gut’s natural balance.”
“The nurse who delivered the second antibiotic caused another blood spray.”
“I’ve been given an overdose— five times what was prescribed.”
There’s been quite the whirlwind, and the director of nursing has issued an apology. He promised disciplinary action against the nurse. A hospital spokesperson told the news outlet:
“We’re truly sorry about the mother’s experience. As mentioned in the original post, a senior staff member promptly handled the matter.”
While the investigations are still in progress, the hospital said it will stay in touch with Giam to provide support and aim for a fair resolution. As for the little guy—good news: he’s on the mend, but Giam remains on guard for any future health hiccups.
That’s the story in a nutshell: a fever, a mishap‑filled IV, a double antibiotic, and a mother looking out for every moment—because if you’re a parent, you’re essentially the best emergency technician around!
