Karnataka Nurse Uses Fevikwik Instead Of Stitching Patient's Wound, Gets Suspended

The incident, which came to light through a viral video recorded by the child’s parents, has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about safety standards in public healthcare facilities, news agency PTI reported.

The shocking lapse occurred on January 14 at the Adoor Primary Health Centre in Hanagal taluk, Haveri district, when Gurukishan Annappa Hosamani, profusely bleeding from a deep facial wound, was rushed in for medical attention.

However, instead of properly suturing the wound, the attending nurse, identified as Jyoti, applied Fevikwik, claiming it was a better alternative as stitches could leave a permanent scar, the report added.