Dallas Doctor Convicted of Tampering with IV Bags, Resulting in Death and Multiple Cardiac Emergencies

Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz Jr. faces up to 190 years in prison after being found guilty of injecting harmful substances into IV bags at a Texas surgical center.

• A Dallas anesthesiologist, Dr. Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr., was convicted of tampering with IV bags, leading to the death of a co-worker and several cardiac emergencies.
• Evidence showed Ortiz placed tainted IV bags in a warming bin, affecting surgeries conducted by other doctors.
• The incidents, which occurred between May and August 2022, were linked to disciplinary actions Ortiz faced for prior medical errors.
• Surveillance footage confirmed Ortiz tampered with the IV bags, which were used in surgeries resulting in unexpected complications.
• Ortiz's actions were described as a betrayal of his role as a healer, inflicting pain instead of curing it.

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