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Australia infant dies, one in critical shape after cross connection

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Monday, July 25, 2016 12:26 PM

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This is just not necessary! This is what we do to prevent such a tragedy!

http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/one-baby-dead-another-in-critical-condition-after-being-given-nitrous-oxide-instead-of-oxygen-at-bankstown-hospital-20160725-gqdhs9.html

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:22 PM

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Update. It took over a year for them to find (use) these cross connections.

http://www.gasworld.com/faulty-medical-gas-installation-leads-to-tragedy/2010757.article

Tuesday, July 26, 2016 12:28 PM

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And another with their procedures.

http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/4053851/illawarra-hospitals-to-check-gas-outlets-after-deadly-mistake-in-sydney/?cs=12

Saturday, August 27, 2016 1:54 PM

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Another update on this case.https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/27/baby-death-report-finds-series-of-tragic-errors-caused-gas-mix-up-at-sydney-hospital

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