HSE începe revizuiri externe privind nașterea a nouă bebeluși la Portiuncula   

,000 babies are born at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH) in Ballinasloe, Co Galway each year. However, recent concerns have been raised about the safety of the maternity services provided at the hospital. In response, the Health Service Executive (HSE) has launched reviews into the delivery of nine babies at PUH, including seven cases of hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) and two stillbirths. These reviews are being led by an external consultant obstetrician and a team of experts, and are part of a larger effort to improve the safety of maternity services at the hospital. The HSE has also issued an apology to the families affected by these cases and is providing support to them during this difficult time. The purpose of these reviews is to examine the care provided to these women and their babies and to identify any areas for improvement. HIE is a type of brain damage that can occur when a baby is deprived of oxygen before or shortly after birth. It can have serious consequences for the baby’s neurological and developmental health. The incidence of HIE at PUH is significantly higher than the national and international average, which is cause for concern. The HSE is committed to ensuring that the maternity services at PUH are as safe as possible for mothers and their babies. In addition to these reviews, the HSE is also implementing other changes to improve the quality of care at the hospital. These include the appointment of a new director of midwifery and a senior manager, as well as ongoing training and support for staff. The HSE has also set up a dedicated helpline for women who have questions or concerns about their care at PUH. The reviews are expected to be completed in a timely manner and the findings will be shared with the families involved. In the meantime, all services at the maternity unit will continue to operate as normal. The HSE is committed to providing safe and high-quality maternity care for all women and their babies, and these reviews are an important step towards achieving this goal.