Seven hospital workers detained over burns to newborn in Barinas

Seven healthcare workers at the Dr. Luis Razetti Hospital in Barinas, Venezuela, have been detained following allegations of medical negligence. The detentions came after the baby's father, Ignacio Agudelo, filed a complaint concerning a newborn who sustained third-degree burns.

According to the family's account, a heat lamp in the neonatology unit malfunctioned and fell directly onto the infant, causing severe burns to various parts of its body. The family has reported that the baby has not yet received specialized surgical treatment eight days after the incident.

The detained individuals have been identified as Harry Sánchez, head of the hospital's Neonatology Department, along with Maribel Pérez, Yellimar Neira, Loida Zapata, Nohelia Solórzano, Yismary García, and Belmary Ciro. Security forces are reportedly seeking an eighth suspect who allegedly fled the hospital upon learning of the investigation.

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the individual responsibility of each detained person and to assess the condition of the equipment in the neonatology ward. The case remains under the purview of the competent authorities.