New witness statements shed light on George Mazonakis' death at a private clinic
Witnesses, including the anesthesiologist and a nurse, described panic and failed defibrillator use during George Mazonakis' fatal incident at a private clinic in Kolonaki.
In the private clinic on Karneadou, witnesses recounted the panic that followed George Mazonakis' sudden deterioration. The anesthesiologist received a call from the attending physician asking whether an antidote for propofol existed and answered that none was available. When the defibrillator failed, the doctor requested emergency responders and instructed nurses to assist with resuscitation.
A nurse described the chaotic environment, the lack of a working defibrillator, and the efforts to perform CPR while waiting for help. The incident ended with Mazonakis being taken away on an oxygen mask, and staff later cleaned the treatment rooms.
Why it matters
The case highlights potential safety lapses in private medical clinics and raises questions about emergency preparedness.
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