Jakarta Islamic Hospital Pondok Kopi Reveals The Chronology Of Finger Amputation Of Childbirth Patients

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JAKARTA - The Pondok Kopi Islamic Hospital (RSIJ) has spoken about the amputation of the child's left finger, Hera Puji Astuti (26). The hospital said the action had to be carried out due to a necrosis triggered by a blockage of blood vessels, while the patient's family considered that there was negligence in medical treatment.

Head of Public Relations of RSIJ Pondok Kopi, Sulaiman, explained that the amputation was carried out because of the necrosis on the patient's left finger due to thrombosis or blockages in the capillary blood vessels. This condition, he said, was likely caused by a blood flow disorder when the patient was in shock, exacerbated by an increased risk of blood clots during pregnancy.

Syok is caused by pulmonary embolism after cesarea (SC) surgery. Lung embolism is a rare, unpredictable, and life-threatening condition," said Sulaiman, Monday, August 11, 2025.

The hospital claims to have taken various actions to save the patient's life, ranging from ultrasound Doppler examinations, CT Angiography, heparinization therapy, to trombektomi procedures. However, even though the life was saved, the patient's left finger could not be maintained.

This case began when Hera Puji Astuti came to Pondok Kopi Hospital on Monday, May 5, 2025 to undergo childbirth. After surgery, his condition worsened and was treated in the ICU. Within a few days, the wrist to the finger blackened, allegedly due to embolism in blood vessels after the installation of the infusion.

The patient's family considered that there were negligence in procedures, post-laboratory supervision, and initial treatment when the patient's condition worsened. They have reported the alleged malpractice to the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI), the Ministry of Health, and the Consumer Protection Agency.