Mother Seeks Accountability After Nurse Assistant Amputates Toddler's Finger
A one-year-old boy remains hospitalized two months after a nurse assistant accidentally severed his finger while removing medical tape.
According to a report by Khaosod Online, a one-year-old child known as 'Ufa' has been hospitalized for nearly two months following a medical error. In September, a nurse assistant at a hospital reportedly severed the toddler's finger while attempting to cut gauze securing an IV line. The child was subsequently transferred to a hospital in Ubon Ratchathani for emergency surgery to reattach the digit.
As of November 3, 2026, the child's mother, Ms. Wiphaporn, expressed deep distress, stating that while the finger was reattached, the child suffered significant tissue loss and remains under medical care for antibiotics and wound management. The mother has publicly criticized the hospital, alleging that the institution has failed to provide concrete support or accountability, and that the staff member involved has returned to work. She noted that both she and her son experience psychological trauma, particularly when seeing scissors.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights concerns regarding medical standards and institutional transparency in local healthcare facilities. While the child's physical condition is reportedly improving, the long-term functional outcome of the finger and the resolution of the family's grievances with the hospital remain to be confirmed. The family continues to seek formal accountability beyond verbal assurances.
