Medication Mix-Up During Surgery Leads to Paralysis at Nashville Hospital

Nashville, TN, August 20, 2026 —

At least one patient has experienced paralysis following a medication mix-up that occurred during multiple surgeries at Ascension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.

The incident involved an incorrect medication being administered to patients during surgical procedures. Details regarding the specific medication, the number of surgeries affected, or the exact timeline of the events were not immediately available.

Hospital officials have stated that they are investigating the matter. The specific cause of the medication error has not been disclosed. Further information regarding the number of patients impacted and the long-term prognosis for those affected is pending the outcome of the investigation.

Ascension St. Thomas Hospital has not yet released a detailed statement on the steps being taken to address the situation or to prevent future occurrences.

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