In Kyiv, a female anesthesiologist is suspected in the death of a 7-year-old patient
A 39-year-old anesthesiologist has been notified of suspicion of negligent performance of duties after the death of a child during general anesthesia. An expert examination indicated acute heart failure caused by administration of a contraindicated drug; the Ministry of Health revoked the clinic’s license.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
December 4, 2025 · 1 min read
A 39-year-old anesthesiologist has been notified of suspicion in connection with the death of a seven-year-old patient during dental treatment at a private dental facility in Kyiv.
Criminal proceedings in the case
A criminal case has been opened against the 39-year-old medical worker for improper performance of professional duties that resulted in the death of a child (part 2 of Article 140 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine)
– Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office
The incident occurred in March 2025 during dental treatment under general anesthesia at a private clinic.
During the administration of anesthesia the child's heart stopped; resuscitation measures were unsuccessful and the child died
– Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office
Results of medical examinations
As part of the criminal proceedings several examinations were carried out, including a panel forensic medical examination. The experts' conclusions linked the death to acute heart failure that occurred after the administration of a drug that was contraindicated for the child due to a preexisting condition.
The criminal supervision in the case is being conducted by Maksym Tymoshenko, head of the Sviatoshyn District Prosecutor's Office of the city of Kyiv.
As a result of an inspection of the health care facility's activities, the Ministry of Health revoked the license of the enterprise that provided the dental services to the child.
