“Dehumanized”: COVID Patient in Texas Hospital Had
Plastic Bag Placed Over Her Head
17-year-old “humiliated” by staff.
Published 2 days ago
On 12 October,
2021
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A report by the Odessa Accountability Project claims that a 17-year-old COVID patient suffering from breathing difficulties entered a hospital in Texas, only for staff to place a plastic bag over her head after she removed her face mask.
Yes, really.
A photo of the
teenager posted to the group’s Facebook page shows the young woman with the
bag, which features the words “equipment cover,” placed over her head and upper
body. She is also wearing a face mask.
You don’t need to be a doctor to know the dangers of putting plastic
bags over people’s heads, especially if they are already suffering from
breathing difficulties.
The young woman
was “humiliated and dehumanized by the staff” for apparently removing her face
mask.
“The girl’s
mother said she complained of not being able to breath well, taking off the
mask, and was asked to put it back on,” states the post.
“The bag was
over her head for roughly 30 minutes and she was instructed to save the bag for
future use throughout the hospital.”
Respondents to
the post reacted with horror.
“If that was my
child, or grandchild, I’d walk her out of that hospital after telling them
where to put that bag,” remarked one.
“I can’t
believe they did this to her,” said another.
“I don’t believe in most medical lawsuits but in this
case I would definitely be talking to an attorney,” commented another.
