An internal investigation by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection after the death of an 8-year-old migrant revealed contracted medical staff did not review the child’s health history.
Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chris Olivarez joins 'Cavuto Live' to discuss the border crisis following the ending of Title 42, Texas' handling of illegal migrant crossings and fentanyl border busts.found Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old migrant girl who died in U.S. custody on May 17, according to a statement released Thursday.
During the nearly three days at the location, contracted medical personnel reported nine separate encounters with the little girl and her mother, who complained of a fever , flu-like symptoms, and pain. She was given medications, a cold pack and a cold shower, according to the CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility.
On May 17, the day Alvarez died, the investigation found she was seen by a nurse practioner on four occasions for a stomachache, nausea and difficulty breathing. The NP recorded normal findings during a check of the girl's heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, and administered Zofran for the nausea at 9:33 a.m.
The nurse practioner did document the last two medical encounters after Alvarez was transported to the hospital. Troy Miller, CBP's acting commissioner, said the medical contractor who provides care in CBP facilities has been asked to"review their practices and address deficiencies immediately," adding that"several" involved in this incident are no longer allowed to work in the facilities.
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